Job Overview

Global Director of Fintech Risk, Compliance & Intelligence – Saudi Arabia (Remote with Riyadh Engagements)

🔹 Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Remote-first, with high-level presence in Riyadh)

🔹 Seniority Level: Global Director / Executive Management

🔹 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

🔹 Industry Focus: RegTech, Digital Governance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance Automation

Role Overview

Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem is scaling rapidly under Vision 2030, demanding rigorous risk intelligence frameworks to balance innovation with compliance. This senior role requires a Global Director of Fintech Risk, Compliance & Intelligence to architect governance infrastructures that enable sustainable innovation while ensuring systemic resilience and international alignment.

The individual will spearhead next-generation compliance automation strategies and AI-powered risk management platforms, ensuring that Saudi fintech markets are globally competitive, trusted, and secure.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect compliance automation ecosystems powered by AI, real-time data analytics, and RegTech innovation.

• Define national and regional governance models for digital asset oversight, CBDC adoption, and payments integrity.

• Deploy financial intelligence layers to predict, detect, and prevent cross-border financial crime.

• Collaborate with SAMA, CMA, and international regulators on compliance harmonization strategies.

• Design frameworks for cybersecurity resilience across digital banks, payments systems, and fintech firms.

• Publish thought leadership and represent Saudi Arabia in global fintech governance councils.

Candidate Profile

• 12–15 years of senior leadership in RegTech, compliance innovation, or fintech governance.

• Deep technical knowledge of risk intelligence, AML/KYC automation, and digital identity frameworks.

• Familiarity with Saudi and GCC financial regulations.

• International exposure to compliance and governance in cross-border fintech ecosystems.

• Advanced qualifications in Law, Risk Engineering, or Finance, with professional certifications (FRM, CFA, CAMS).

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