Compliance & AML Officer
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Role Overview
The role supports Northern Trust's established Saudi Compliance function within the wider EMEA Compliance framework.
The team uses a structured, risk-based Compliance Programme to provide assurance over Saudi licensing and regulatory obligations.
The position is based in the Riyadh office and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO of Northern Trust Company of Saudi Arabia.
The officer works with the EMEA Compliance team, Saudi senior management, and regional and global compliance colleagues.
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About Northern Trust
Northern Trust provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to sophisticated global clients.
The company describes a collaborative culture based on service, expertise, integrity, and professional development.
Role and department
The role supports Northern Trust's established Saudi Compliance function within the wider EMEA Compliance framework.
The team uses a structured, risk-based Compliance Programme to provide assurance over Saudi licensing and regulatory obligations.
The position is based in the Riyadh office and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO of Northern Trust Company of Saudi Arabia.
The officer works with the EMEA Compliance team, Saudi senior management, and regional and global compliance colleagues.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor partner procedures and advise on compliance programmes, laws, regulations, rules, and standards.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries, recommend procedural changes, and support compliance programme development.
- Identify compliance risks, develop analytical reports, and coordinate designated compliance initiatives.
- Train partners and deliver communications on applicable laws and regulations.
- Communicate with regulators on reporting obligations and provide timely, accurate responses.
- Implement and monitor AML and CTF controls and support risk assessments and suspicious-activity investigations.
- Perform compliance monitoring and testing and identify improvements to internal controls.
- Monitor personal account dealing and support Rule Maps reviews and compliance risk assessments.
- Prepare periodic compliance reports and metrics for EMEA and senior management.
- Work with committees and management and develop project management skills.
Skills and qualifications
- Previous compliance experience within capital market institutions is required.
- Current or previous CMA registration as a compliance person and CME qualification are required.
- Compliance monitoring, AML, audit, risk, control, or advisory experience would be advantageous.
- The role requires clear communication of complex concepts to diverse and senior audiences.
- The role requires sound judgement, escalation awareness, deadline management, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong learning agility, teamwork, self-direction, and oral and written communication are expected.
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