Compliance Initiatives Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Compliance Initiatives Coordinator in our Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
 

Position Summary:

The Compliance Initiatives Coordinator will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing compliance efforts across the firm, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) initiatives. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates IT and administrative work for the AML program across the firm to ensure alignment with compliance requirements

• Project coordination for compliance initiatives, ensuring effective communication and follow-up on action items

• Serves as a technical resource for conducting training sessions, providing technical guidance and expertise support

• Provides administrative support and manage tasks within compliance tools

• Assists in data gathering and coordination for audits and inspections

• Performs compliance-related information governance tasks to maintain data integrity and confidentiality

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance strategies

• Provides overflow coverage to local compliance teams and assist with ad hoc projects

• Monitors industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of AML regulations and compliance best practices

• Excellent project coordination and management skills

• Proficiency in IT systems and compliance tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Arabic

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a compliance-related role, preferably in AML initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field

• Experience coordinating IT projects and managing workflows in a compliance setting

• Familiarity with compliance tools and software

• Experience with data analysis and report generation