Why join dLocal?

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

Joining dLocal means becoming part of an exceptional global team, supported by a flexible, remote-first culture that includes travel, health, and learning benefits. At dLocal, you’ll work alongside 1,200+ colleagues from over 50 nationalities and build an international career that affects millions of people every day. We are builders, we welcome challenges, and we put customers first—and if this sounds like you, you’ll thrive here.

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer in Saudi Arabia to join our global team. This role is critical to maintaining banking relationships and managing internal reporting.

What will I be doing?

– KYC Onboarding:
Manage the KYC onboarding process for new and existing customers in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

– Transaction Monitoring:
Set up, maintain, and enhance transaction monitoring to identify and report suspicious activity in Saudi Arabia, and perform regular reviews to confirm effectiveness.

– AML/CFT Compliance:
Be the main contact for AML/CFT matters in Saudi Arabia. Maintain strong knowledge of local AML and CFT requirements and develop appropriate policies and procedures.

– Regulatory Compliance:
Stay current on Saudi Arabia’s payments industry regulations. Share regulatory updates—especially those related to AML/CFT—with internal teams and build strong relationships with local regulators.

– Remittance Compliance:
Develop and apply compliance procedures for remittances and cross-border payments, ensuring all activities follow Saudi regulatory requirements.

– Risk Assessments:
Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify and reduce compliance risks, working with other departments to implement mitigation measures.

– Reporting:
Clearly communicate AML/CFT findings and compliance concerns to the appropriate stakeholders, ensuring reports are accurate and submitted on time as required by Saudi regulations.

– Training and Awareness:
Deliver compliance training focused on AML/CFT in the Saudi market and help promote a strong compliance culture across the company.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

– A 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.
– Demonstrated compliance experience in financial services, especially payments and remittances.
– Strong knowledge of KYC, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations in Saudi Arabia.
– Awareness of Saudi payments industry regulations.
– Experience working with Saudi regulators and maintaining strong professional relationships.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What do we offer?

In addition to role-specific country benefits, dLocal supports your growth with:

– Remote work: work from anywhere or from one of our global offices.*
– Flexible schedules with a performance focus.
– A fast-paced 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 connection.
– dLocal Houses: spend a week coworking with your team anywhere in the world.

*Montevideo-based candidates applying to non-IT roles must work from the office 55% of the time.

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is dedicated to delivering a great candidate experience. We’ll review your application and keep you updated by email throughout every step of the process.

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