Why join dLocal?

dLocal helps the world’s largest companies accept payments across 40 emerging‑market countries. Global brands count on us to boost conversion rates and expand their payment capabilities with ease. As both a payment processor and merchant of record, we enable our clients to access and grow in the fastest‑expanding markets worldwide.

When you join us, you become part of a remarkable global team that makes this possible, working within a flexible, remote‑first culture that offers travel, health, and learning benefits. At dLocal, you collaborate with 1200+ colleagues from more than 50 nationalities and build an international career that impacts millions of people every day. We are builders, we embrace challenges, we put customers first—and if that resonates with you, you’ll thrive with us.

We are seeking a Compliance Officer in Saudi Arabia to join our global team. This role is essential for maintaining banking relationships and managing internal reporting.

What will I be doing?

• KYC Onboarding:
Oversee and manage the KYC onboarding process for new and existing customers in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.

• Transaction Monitoring:
Implement and improve transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activity in Saudi Arabia. Conduct regular reviews to ensure these systems are effective.

• AML/CFT Compliance:
Act as the main point of contact for AML/CFT matters in Saudi Arabia. Maintain strong knowledge of local AML and CFT regulations and develop relevant policies and procedures.

• Regulatory Compliance:
Stay updated on the regulatory framework for the payments industry in Saudi Arabia. Communicate regulatory changes—especially AML/CFT-related—to internal stakeholders and build strong relationships with local regulators.

• Remittance Compliance:
Create and apply compliance procedures for remittances and cross‑border payments, ensuring all activities meet Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements.

• Risk Assessments:
Regularly perform risk assessments to identify and reduce compliance risks. Work with other departments to apply mitigation strategies.

• Reporting:
Present AML/CFT findings and compliance issues clearly to relevant stakeholders. Ensure accurate and timely reporting as required by Saudi regulations.

• Training and Awareness:
Provide compliance training with a focus on AML/CFT in the Saudi market and promote a strong compliance culture across the organization.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; certifications such as CAMS, ACAMS, or ICA are required.
• 4–6 years of legal experience in consultancy, AML, transaction monitoring, or KYC within banking or fintech.
• Proven experience in compliance within financial services, particularly payments and remittances.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with Saudi payment industry regulations.
• Experience working with Saudi regulators and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

What do we offer?

Beyond country‑specific benefits, dLocal helps you excel by offering:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or from one of our global offices.*
• Flexible schedules focused on performance.
• A dynamic fintech environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Referral bonus program.
• Learning and development opportunities, including access to Premium Coursera.
• Free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.
• A monthly social budget for team bonding.
• dLocal Houses: spend a week coworking with your team anywhere in the world.

*For Montevideo‑based candidates applying to non‑IT roles, 55% in‑office attendance is required.

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience. We will review your application and keep you informed by email at every stage of the process.

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