Job Overview

Head of Financial Crime Intelligence & Digital Risk Systems

Location: Remote (Target Market: Saudi Arabia)

Engagement Model: Executive Leadership | Risk & Compliance Innovation

Functional Domain: Financial Crime, AML Systems, Digital Risk Infrastructure

Position Context (Narrative Format)

Within the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem, the integrity of financial systems is no longer a support function—it is a core strategic imperative. This role is designed for a leader who can redefine financial crime prevention through technology, transforming compliance from a reactive necessity into a proactive intelligence-driven capability.

You will lead the creation of next-generation AML and fraud detection ecosystems, leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-time monitoring infrastructures.

Mission-Critical Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy enterprise-grade AML transaction monitoring systems.

• Develop real-time fraud detection engines using behavioral analytics and anomaly detection.

• Lead implementation of graph-based intelligence systems for network-level financial crime analysis.

• Integrate KYC, KYB, and digital identity verification frameworks into unified risk platforms.

• Build case management systems for investigation workflows and regulatory reporting.

Technology & Data Strategy

• Design data pipelines for ingesting high-velocity financial transaction streams.

• Implement AI-driven risk scoring models with continuous learning capabilities.

• Utilize big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) for large-scale financial data analysis.

• Ensure data governance, lineage tracking, and auditability across all systems.

Regulatory Interface & Governance

• Align systems with Saudi regulatory frameworks and global AML standards.

• Establish automated reporting pipelines for suspicious activity reporting (SAR).

• Engage regulators proactively to shape future compliance technology standards.

Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Build and lead a distributed team of risk engineers, data scientists, and compliance specialists.

• Define long-term vision for digital risk transformation across financial ecosystems.

• Drive a culture of data-driven compliance and continuous threat intelligence evolution.

Candidate Profile

• 12+ years in financial crime, AML technology, or risk systems leadership.

• Deep expertise in fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance systems.

• Strong background in AI/ML applications for financial crime prevention.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-border fintech risk initiatives.

Compensation & Strategic Incentives

• Executive compensation aligned with Saudi fintech leadership benchmarks.

• Long-term incentives tied to risk reduction metrics and system effectiveness.

• Strategic authority to influence financial crime prevention frameworks at scale.

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