Anti Fraud & Compliance Systems, IT Manager

Anti Fraud & Compliance Systems, IT Manager – Strategic Technology Leadership in Financial Crime Compliance

Join a globally recognized banking group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as we seek a visionary Anti Fraud & Compliance Systems, IT Manager to spearhead the technological infrastructure underpinning financial crime prevention, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring across our Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operations. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in compliance technology, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation while ensuring robust adherence to SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) standards.

In this dynamic position, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our anti-fraud and compliance systems, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry best practices. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining seamless operations, optimizing system performance, and fostering a culture of regulatory excellence within a high-stakes financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Anti Fraud & Compliance Systems, IT Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Technology Governance: Develop and oversee the technology strategy, roadmap, and governance framework for financial crime and anti-fraud systems, ensuring full alignment with SAMA requirements and broader business objectives. Drive innovation while maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes.
• System Oversight and Optimization: Lead the management of critical platforms, including sanctions and name screening, AML transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and investigations. Ensure these systems operate with maximum effectiveness, availability, and regulatory compliance, mitigating risks while enhancing operational efficiency.
• End-to-End Technology Leadership: Direct system upgrades, migrations, and enhancements in collaboration with Technology, Compliance, Fraud, and business stakeholders. Partner closely with external vendors to deliver timely and high-impact solutions that address both regulatory and technological challenges.
• Technology Portfolio Management: Manage and optimize advanced anti-fraud technologies such as SAS Fraud Management, Group-IB, and Firco, alongside broader AML and financial crime risk management solutions. Leverage cutting-edge tools to strengthen fraud prevention capabilities and enhance decision-making processes.
• Performance and Regulatory Reporting: Provide actionable management information and reporting on system performance, alert volumes, tuning activities, and regulatory metrics. Support audits, inspections, and independent reviews to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Engagement: Act as a senior technology partner to Compliance and Fraud functions, managing vendor relationships and ensuring the timely delivery of regulatory and technological requirements. Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders to drive cohesive and effective solutions.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the integrity and security of financial systems in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise will not only safeguard the bank’s operations but also contribute to the broader goal of fostering trust and stability in the financial sector. By leading this initiative, you will position yourself as a key enabler of regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Advanced Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree or MBA highly preferred, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Extensive Banking Technology Experience: 12+ years of hands-on experience in banking technology, with deep exposure to AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, fraud, and financial crime systems. Your career should demonstrate a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive technological solutions in high-stakes financial contexts.
• Specialized Platform Expertise: Strong familiarity with industry-leading platforms such as Firco, SAS Fraud Management (SAS FMS), and enterprise fraud management solutions. Experience with Group-IB is a significant advantage, showcasing your ability to work with advanced tools designed to combat financial crime.
• Implementation and Application Management: A track record of successfully managing end-to-end implementation, upgrades, and application management across compliance and anti-fraud technologies. Your experience should highlight your ability to lead transformative projects from conception to execution, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Regulatory and Industry Knowledge: A robust understanding of banking, financial crime technology, and regulatory requirements. While not mandatory, SAMA or Saudi banking experience will be highly advantageous, demonstrating your ability to thrive in the local regulatory landscape.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional stakeholder and people management skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction across technology roadmaps. You will collaborate effectively with senior Compliance, Fraud, and Technology stakeholders, fostering cross-functional alignment and driving collective success.

If you are a strategic technology leader passionate about financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that is shaping the future of banking in Saudi Arabia.