Senior Compliance Manager
About the role
Lean is hiring a ‘Senior Compliance Manager’ to own and lead the compliance function for Lean Technologies KSA (Lean KSA), a SAMA-licensed Major Payment Institution. You will ensure adherence to the regulatory framework of SAMA (Saudi Central Bank), act as the primary interface with regulators, and embed compliance into how the business ships products. You will hold SAMA’s approved Compliance Officer position and the AML / Financial Crime Officer (MLRO) position for Lean KSA. You will lead the compliance workstreams for Lean’s pending payment services and payment initiation licence applications. This role is perfect for someone who is a seasoned compliance professional with a passion for fintech, eager to play a key role at the heart of one of Saudi’s fastest-growing fintechs.
This role reports directly to the Board of Directors of Lean KSA and to the Board’s ‘Governance, Legal, Risk and Compliance Committee’ (GLRCC), with day-to-day reporting to the Group Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer and administrative reporting to the CEO. You will present the quarterly Compliance and Financial Crime report to the GLRCC and the Board and have direct, unrestricted access to both. The KSA Compliance Officer reports to this role.
