Assistant Manager, Self-Supervisory Unit (Saudi Nationals Only)
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Posting End Date:** 25 And 07 And 2026
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Job Summary
The Assistant Manager, Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), including the effective management of requests and inquiries received through SAMA Net (SAMANet) and Tanfeeth portals.
The role oversees sanctions screening, case investigations, freezing and blocking actions, regulatory reporting, policy development, business continuity planning, and compliance with counter-terrorism financing requirements.
The role also supports the development of the SSU team and represents the Bank in regulatory and governance forums.
Strategy
Support the implementation of the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) strategy within Saudi Arabia.
Escalate Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and regulatory concerns as appropriate.
Support stakeholders in making informed decisions based on current and emerging regulatory requirements, policies, and industry trends.
Business
Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) regulations, laws, best practices, and policies.
Maintain awareness of developments in regulatory expectations and advise stakeholders accordingly.
Support adherence to Saudi Arabia governance frameworks and Financial Crime Compliance requirements.
Processes
Manage and oversee Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) investigations from initial referral through case closure.
Review and authorize requests and inquiries received through Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Net (SAMANet) and Tanfeeth systems.
Ensure sanctions screening is conducted accurately and within required timelines.
Review and authorize freezing and blocking actions relating to legal and natural persons in accordance with regulatory instructions.
Coordinate the collection and follow-up of required documentation from relevant stakeholders and departments.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports in compliance with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) requirements and prescribed timelines.
Maintain and enhance electronic databases and records for all Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) cases, requests, and inquiries.
Monitor United Nations (UN) resolutions and local regulations relating to counter-terrorism financing and ensure internal policies remain aligned.
Develop, review, and continuously enhance Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) policies, procedures, controls, and operational processes.
Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of the Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework.
Manage investigation data, watchlists, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) logs, and other case management records.
Apply Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) policies relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), client screening, transaction monitoring, and risk assessment.
Conduct root cause analysis of control failures and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment.
Analyse data and prepare reports to identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation actions.
People & Talent
Support the development of the Self-Supervisory Unit (SSU) team through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
Provide day-to-day guidance to analysts and support capability building across the function.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and risk awareness.
Lead by example and promote ethical, regulatory, and policy-compliant behaviour.
Risk Management
Assess and monitor risks arising from products, customer segments, geographies, and transactions.
Identify, escalate, and support the mitigation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime risks.
Ensure timely reporting and escalation of significant risks, issues, and control weaknesses.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a strong risk management culture.
Governance
Represent the Bank at Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Self-Supervision Committee and other regulatory meetings.
Ensure compliance with committee decisions, governance requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Attend relevant governance and management forums as required.
Regulatory & Business Conduct
Demonstrate exemplary conduct in line with the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and internal policies.
Proactively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve compliance, conduct, and regulatory issues.
Key Stakeholders
Group Shared Functions (GSF) Compliance – Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Africa & Middle East (AME)
Other Responsibilities
Perform Quality Control Oversight (QCO) activities relating to AAA and ACT transaction screening processes.
Skills, Experience & Qualification
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus on broader strategic objectives.
Sound analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them effectively in practice.
Experience conducting investigations and managing regulatory inquiries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime controls.
Familiarity with case management, screening, and regulatory reporting systems.
Understanding of Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulations and regulatory expectations.
Bachelors degree in a related discipline
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact.
For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other.
We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before.
If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you.
You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours.
When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
Together we:
Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
What we offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
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