Compliance Officer, Finance & Banking

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As Lendo continues to grow, we’re strengthening our governance之一and risk functions to ensure the business operates with the highest standards of integrity and compliance. The Compliance Unit plays a key role in making sure Lendo adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. In this role, you’ll provide oversight, advisory support, and training across the organization - helping to embed aناف culture of compliance and protect the business from regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communication with supervisory/regulatory bodies; track and address their observations; coordinate with internal departments to remediate and correct deficiencies on a periodic basis.
• Operate a risk‑based compliance program and include outcomes, inspection observations, and recommendations in periodic compliance reports.
• Identify, document, and assess ad‑hoc compliance risks across business activities.
• Maintain comprehensive compliance and risk registers, including risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• Establish quantitative and qualitative measures for non‑compliance risk; use technology and data aggregation/filters to generate risk indicators and assess whether additional actions are needed.
• Maintain an updated tracker of all regulatory deadlines, ensuring full ownership and timely submissions.
• Assist to develop, implement, and review compliance programs and ਪ੍ਰ policies.
• Analyze new or revised policies, procedures, and processes; recommend actions to address potential non‑compliance risks.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for employees on compliance standards and obligations.
• Compile, communicate, and explain relevant laws, regulations, and circulars to all departments/units upon receipt; ensure timely incorporation into each function’s policies and procedures according to its mandate.
• Collaborate with company staff and provide guidance on day something‑day, compliance‑related matters.
• Maintain a continuously updated database of all applicable instructions/circulars, classified by department/unit, and ensure company‑wide access.
• Recommend approvals to engage external service providers and verify their adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles.
• Familiarity with SAMA or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of compliance risk identification and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and follow‑up on compliance matters.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with measurable control enhancements in Fintech environment.
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Nice to Have:

• Professional certifications (CCO, CRCM, ICA).
• Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• High judgment under time pressure; crisp escalation and documentation.

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