Senior AML Auditor (Banking-3 Months Contract )

Senior AML Auditor – Banking (3-Month Contract)

Join SSC, a leading consulting and advisory firm in Saudi Arabia, as a Senior AML Auditor on a dynamic 3-month contract within the banking sector. This opportunity is designed for experienced professionals seeking to leverage their expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, risk assessment, and regulatory oversight in a high-impact, mission-critical role.

In this pivotal position, you will collaborate closely with senior management, compliance teams, and regulatory bodies to enhance AML frameworks, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure adherence to global and regional financial regulations. Your strategic insights will directly contribute to mitigating financial crime risks, safeguarding institutional integrity, and fostering operational excellence within Saudi Arabia’s evolving banking landscape.

As a Senior AML Auditor, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive AML audits to evaluate compliance programs, transaction monitoring systems, and customer due diligence (CDD) processes against international standards, such as FATF guidelines and Saudi Central Bank directives.
• Assessing risk profiles of banking products, clients, and transactions to identify red flags, suspicious activities, or regulatory non-compliance, while recommending actionable mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with internal teams to develop and refine AML policies, procedures, and training programs that align with best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Providing expert guidance to senior leadership on AML governance, reporting requirements, and emerging threats, ensuring proactive risk management.
• Supporting regulatory engagements, including inspections, examinations, and reporting to authorities, to maintain transparency and compliance.
• Leveraging analytical tools and data-driven approaches to detect patterns, anomalies, or systemic weaknesses in AML controls.

This contract role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to Saudi Arabia’s financial sector. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in AML auditing, compliance, or risk management, with a strong background in banking or financial services.
• Proven expertise in AML regulations, including FATF, Basel Committee, and Saudi Central Bank requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulatory texts.
• A deep understanding of transaction monitoring systems, suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and CDD methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to engage with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.

If you are a results-driven professional passionate about combating financial crime and shaping robust AML frameworks, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding contract opportunity at SSC. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving compliance, resilience, and trust within Saudi Arabia’s banking ecosystem.