Role overview

Tamara is a leading shopping and payments platform across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, partnering with major global and regional merchants. As a Compliance Senior Associate in the Risk Department, you will support the Compliance team in maintaining full adherence to SAMA regulations governing payment services, including Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licenses and Payment Service Provider (PSP) categories.

Key responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable SAMA regulations related to payment services including electronic money institutions, payment service providers, and wallet providers.
Review and approve new products to verify alignment with SAMA regulatory requirements.
Monitor internal processes and product structures to identify and address any regulatory adherence gaps.
Track regulatory changes from SAMA circulars and implement updates across relevant operations.
Review, maintain, and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current SAMA regulations.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports to SAMA within required timelines and coordinate with internal teams to collect and validate necessary data.
Support regulatory inspections and audits, coordinate remediation actions, and provide advisory guidance to internal stakeholders on payment compliance matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of compliance experience at a SAMA-regulated entity operating in the payments sector.
Solid understanding of SAMA’s regulatory framework for payment services.
Experience in regulatory reporting and policy review.
Fluency in both English and Arabic, spoken and written.
Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and maintain attention to detail.

What makes this role worth considering

You will join a rapidly expanding team at a mission-driven fintech platform serving millions of users across the region. The role offers the opportunity to shape compliance strategy at a high-growth company backed by prominent regional and international investors, while working with a collaborative team that values collective success and solution-oriented problem-solving.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Tamara Dubai Jobs: Essential Guide to Careers (2026)'s careers site.

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