Lead Fintech Risk Intelligence & Financial Crime Prevention Specialist

Location: Saudi Arabia

Industry: Fintech | Risk Management | Digital Banking Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

An innovative fintech operation undergoing significant regional expansion is seeking a Lead Fintech Risk Intelligence & Financial Crime Prevention Specialist to strengthen its financial security architecture and safeguard its rapidly growing digital ecosystem.

The organization operates within a highly dynamic environment where digital transactions, electronic onboarding, payment processing, and emerging financial technologies require sophisticated oversight. The selected professional will lead initiatives focused on fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, anti-money laundering controls, operational risk assessment, and advanced risk intelligence frameworks.

This role demands an individual capable of balancing innovation and security while supporting sustainable growth. You will work closely with technology teams, compliance functions, regulatory stakeholders, data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, and executive leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise-wide fintech risk frameworks.
• Lead fraud prevention and transaction monitoring initiatives.
• Design risk scoring methodologies for digital financial services.
• Conduct financial crime investigations and threat assessments.
• Improve AML and transaction surveillance capabilities.
• Collaborate with technology teams to implement automated controls.
• Analyze customer behavior patterns and suspicious activities.
• Monitor emerging fintech threats and regulatory developments.
• Develop key risk indicators and executive reporting frameworks.
• Support audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews.
• Establish incident response protocols for financial risk events.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in fintech risk, banking risk, compliance, or financial crime prevention.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, fraud detection, and transaction monitoring systems.
• Experience working within digital banking or fintech environments.
• Advanced analytical and investigative capabilities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing financial services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Technical Skills

• Machine learning applications in fraud detection.
• Data visualization platforms.
• Risk intelligence platforms.
• Transaction monitoring technologies.
• Regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions.
• Digital identity verification systems.
• Advanced reporting and analytics tools.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Exposure to large-scale fintech transformation projects.
• Participation in cutting-edge digital finance initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape regional financial security standards.
• Access to advanced technologies and innovation programs.
• Strong executive visibility and leadership influence.

Benefits

• Attractive executive-level compensation package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Medical and family insurance.
• Continuous learning and certification support.
• Leadership development programs.
• Relocation support where applicable.