Role overview

Lean Technologies is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to lead the compliance function for its Saudi Arabia operations (Lean KSA), a SAMA-licensed Major Payment Institution. You will serve as the SAMA-approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, acting as the primary regulatory interface while embedding compliance across the organisation. This role reports directly to the Board of Directors and its Governance, Legal, Risk and Compliance Committee, with day-to-day oversight from the Group Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies and procedures aligned with SAMA regulations, the Law of Payments and Payment Services, the Open Banking Framework, and Counter-Fraud Framework, managing the annual policy review cycle with the Board committee.
Monitor regulatory changes across SAMA, SDAIA, and other authorities, translating them into actionable guidance for business teams.
Own the annual Compliance Plan and risk assessment, reporting progress quarterly to the Board committee and Board.
Lead SAMA supervisory visits, inspections, and compliance audits, ensuring documented evidence trails and timely resolution of findings.
Establish and operate a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Program with periodic testing across all KSA operations, including customer due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting to the Saudi Arabia Financial Intelligence Unit.
Own compliance with SAMA’s Counter-Fraud Framework, including quarterly reporting to SAMA’s Anti-Fraud Supervision team, fraud detection controls, and chairing the Counter-Fraud Governance Committee.
Manage SAMA’s approved-persons process, overseeing Fit and Proper submissions and no-objection requests for board and senior staff, and maintain regulatory correspondence logs.
Lead licence applications, service additions, and regulatory business plans for new payment services, ensuring pre-commencement conditions are met.
Deliver accurate, timely regulatory reporting including monthly Open Banking reports, quarterly Counter-Fraud returns, SAFIU filings, and material-incident notifications within SAMA’s one-hour requirement.
Develop and deliver the compliance and financial crime training programme for staff and the Board.
Manage and develop the KSA Compliance Officer and build the team as licence scope expands.

Requirements

Extensive compliance experience in financial services or fintech, with demonstrated expertise in payments, regulatory frameworks, and financial crime.
Deep knowledge of SAMA regulations, the Anti-Money Laundering Law, and counter-fraud requirements.
Proven experience serving as a Compliance Officer or Money Laundering Reporting Officer in a regulated financial environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with regulators and senior leadership.
Experience leading compliance teams and building compliance functions.
Expert-level knowledge of AML/CFT programmes, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.

What makes this role worth considering

You will hold a strategic position at the heart of one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing fintechs, with direct access to the Board and influence over high-impact regulatory decisions. Lean is the leading financial infrastructure provider in the Middle East, trusted by over 350 clients and backed by prominent venture capital firms, offering the opportunity to shape compliance practices within a high-growth, innovative organisation.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Lean Technologies Careers: Jobs in Dubai & Riyadh (2026)'s careers site.

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