About the Role
As the KSA Risk & Regulatory Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the firm's risk and regulatory compliance obligations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Acting as the primary local liaison between the Riyadh office, government authorities, and the wider MEA Risk and Financial Crime teams, you will help ensure the firm complies with an increasingly complex and evolving regulatory landscape.
The role will provide local Arabic-language capability, direct access to Saudi regulatory platforms, and day-to-day support in managing regulatory filings, registrations, reporting obligations, and compliance enquiries. You will work closely with the KSA Managing Partner, MEA Risk Team, Financial Crime Team, and other business stakeholders to coordinate compliance activities, monitor regulatory developments, and support the firm's continued growth within the Kingdom.
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The Team
The Risk Department provides support to the firm's senior management and wider business to ensure the firm maintains the highest standards of professional conduct, manages risk appropriately, and complies with legal and regulatory requirements. This role sits within the MEA Risk function and will work closely with key business stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. The position will act as the local point of contact for Saudi-specific compliance and regulatory matters, ensuring local requirements are effectively managed and communicated across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Saudi Regulatory Compliance
- Act as local contact for Saudi regulatory compliance requirements and enquiries.
- Monitor developments in Saudi legislation, regulations and regulatory guidance relevant to the firm's operations.
- Review, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain regulatory compliance calendars, filing schedules and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and manage responses to enquiries, surveys and information requests from government authorities and regulators.
Government Filings and Registrations
- Manage and coordinate filings, registrations and renewals with relevant Saudi authorities, including:
- Ministry of Investment (MISA)
- Ministry of Commerce
- Ministry of Justice
- Saudi Bar Association
- SDAIA and other regulatory bodies as applicable
- Maintain records of licences, permits, registrations and regulatory submissions.
- Monitor filing deadlines and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and on time.
- Support ongoing Regional Headquarters (RHQ) compliance obligations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate information requests and submissions relating to RHQ status.
Financial Crime and AML Compliance
- Support implementation of the firm's AML, sanctions and financial crime frameworks within Saudi Arabia.
- Monitor local financial crime regulatory developments and communicate changes to relevant teams.
- Assist with regulatory returns, reporting requirements and responses to regulator requests.
- Support policy implementation and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Liaise with the Financial Crime Team on Saudi-specific requirements and regulatory developments.
Data Protection and Information Governance
- Support compliance with Saudi data protection requirements and SDAIA regulations.
- Assist with implementation of new data protection obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor developments in privacy, cybersecurity and information governance regulations affecting the firm.
Regulatory Engagement
- Liaise directly with government authorities, regulators and external agencies where required, developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Attend meetings with regulators and government bodies on behalf of the firm.
- Support regulatory inspections, reviews and information requests.
- Translate and interpret Arabic-language communications, regulatory notices and government correspondence where required.
Risk Management Support
- Support the MEA Risk Team with Saudi-specific risk matters.
- Assist with internal compliance reviews, audits and regulatory assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, regulatory submissions and communications.
- Contribute to risk and compliance projects affecting the Saudi business.
- Support business stakeholders with guidance on local regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
Experience and Skills Required
- Experience within risk, compliance, regulatory affairs, legal operations or a related function.
- Strong knowledge of the Saudi regulatory environment and government processes.
- Experience dealing with Saudi government ministries, regulators and online regulatory portals.
- Familiarity with AML, financial crime and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Understanding of Saudi corporate, legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to review and interpret legislation, regulations and regulatory guidance.
- Fluent Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
