Job Overview
Lead Financial Intelligence & Risk Analytics Engineer
Location: Remote (Primary Market Focus: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦)
Role Classification
- Domain: Financial Crime, AML, AI-driven Risk Systems
- Level: Senior / Principal Engineering Leadership
- Engagement Type: Fully Remote (GCC-aligned working hours)
Functional Overview
This role is engineered for a specialist who thrives in high-stakes financial intelligence environments, designing systems that proactively detect and mitigate money laundering, fraud, and systemic financial risks.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Risk Intelligence Architecture
- Build real-time AML monitoring systems leveraging graph databases and network analysis
- Develop entity resolution engines for complex identity matching across fragmented datasets
2. Machine Learning Systems
- Deploy predictive models for transaction anomaly detection
- Implement explainable AI frameworks aligned with regulatory transparency requirements
3. Data Engineering & Pipelines
- Design robust ETL/ELT pipelines handling structured and unstructured financial data
- Integrate with national financial intelligence units (FIUs) and regulatory reporting systems
4. Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
- Ensure alignment with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and FATF standards
- Automate suspicious activity reporting (SAR) workflows
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Data | Apache Spark, Snowflake, Delta Lake |
| ML | Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch |
| Infra | Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform |
| Databases | Neo4j (graph), PostgreSQL |
| Streaming | Apache Kafka |
Key Performance Indicators
- Reduction in false positives in AML detection by >35%
- Real-time processing latency under 200ms
- Regulatory audit success rate: 100% compliance
Candidate Requirements
- 10+ years in fintech, data science, or risk analytics
- Expertise in financial crime systems and regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with large-scale transaction datasets (billions of records)
Compensation & Benefits
- $160,000 – $280,000 annually
- Performance-based bonuses tied to risk mitigation metrics
- Strategic exposure to Vision 2030 financial transformation initiatives
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