Aml Cft Monitoring Manager in Saudi Arabia

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Summary Responsible for managing and enhancing the transaction monitoring framework to ensure timely detection, investigation, and escalation of suspicious activities in line with SAMA regulations and internal AML policies. The role oversees monitoring controls, alert management, quality assurance, and team performance to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks JOB-SPECIFIC Responsibilities: Own and operate the AML/CTF monitoring function end to end, including customer acceptance, KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, investigations, escalation, and ongoing risk management. Review customer onboarding and periodic KYC updates and obtain the required approvals for high-risk customers, PEPs, complex ownership structures, UBOs, and source of funds/source of wealth assessments, with clear documentation and audit-ready records. Design, maintain, review, test, and enhance transaction monitoring scenarios, rules, thresholds, and logic to ensure effective detection of money laundering and terrorist financing risks and continuous improvement of monitoring quality. Oversee alert handling and investigations lifecycle, ensuring timely review, sound analysis, proper documentation, and structured escalation of suspicious cases to the AML/CTF reporting function for submission to the FIU. Review and update customer risk ratings (low, medium, high) based on relevant internal and exte

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Summary The Software/AI Engineer , Compliance Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and governance of Compliance operations. The role translates regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions and supports areas including AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. The position also contributes to the responsible adoption of AI through appropriate governance, risk assessment, monitoring, and human oversight. Responsibilities Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes. Build AI-powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting. Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems. Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions. Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency. Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision-making and regulatory reporting. Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements. Maintain an