The Role
Supports the compliance framework for SAMA and applicable Saudi financial regulations. Responsibilities include regulatory monitoring and analysis, compliance risk assessments, testing, policy and control development, regulatory obligation tracking, advisory support, reporting, investigations, audit preparation, remediation tracking, and compliance training. The role collaborates with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, Operations, Information Security, and business teams to identify and address regulatory risks and control deficiencies.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the Compliance Officer, you will support the effective implementation and ongoing management of the organization's compliance framework to ensure adherence to SAMA regulatory requirements, applicable laws, and internal policies. You will independently perform compliance monitoring, regulatory analysis, risk assessments, regulatory obligations tracking, and compliance reviews, while providing day-to-day advisory support to business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and ongoing management of the organization's compliance framework in line with SAMA regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor SAMA circulars, regulatory updates, guidance, and relevant industry developments and assess their impact on the organization's activities.
- Conduct regulatory research and analysis and translate applicable requirements into practical compliance actions and internal requirements.
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, standards, and controls.
- Perform compliance monitoring and testing activities to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and established controls.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and identify potential regulatory risks, control gaps, and areas requiring remediation.
- Maintain regulatory obligations trackers and monitor the implementation and completion of SAMA regulatory requirements across relevant business functions.
- Provide day-to-day compliance advisory support to business teams on SAMA regulatory requirements, policies, processes, and operational activities.
- Review products, services, processes, partnerships, and business initiatives to identify applicable compliance requirements and potential regulatory risks.
- Support the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory reports and other required regulatory communications.
- Conduct compliance reviews and assessments relating to potential regulatory breaches, policy violations, and control weaknesses.
- Document compliance findings, recommendations, and remediation actions and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
- Support investigations into potential compliance breaches and regulatory issues, escalating material or complex matters to the Compliance Manager.
- Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and independent compliance reviews by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and tracking remediation activities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance registers, records, trackers, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare compliance reports, monitoring results, regulatory updates, risk assessments, and other materials for management review.
- Support the development and delivery of compliance training and awareness activities.
- Work closely with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, Operations, Information Security, and business teams to strengthen compliance controls and address regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, controls, monitoring activities, and reporting.
- Escalate material compliance risks, breaches, control deficiencies, and regulatory concerns to the Compliance Lead in a timely manner.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Audit, or a related function, preferably within banking, financial services, fintech, or another regulated environment.
- Good working knowledge of SAMA regulatory requirements and applicable Saudi financial services regulations.
- Good understanding of compliance frameworks, SAMA regulatory obligations, compliance monitoring and testing, risk assessments, and internal controls.
- Experience conducting compliance monitoring, regulatory research, compliance reviews, risk assessments, or related compliance activities.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Ability to interpret SAMA regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business requirements and compliance actions.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and remediation activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify regulatory risks and recommend appropriate actions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and control functions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate compliance documentation and records.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently on assigned compliance activities in a fast-paced regulated environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound regulatory judgment.
- Compliance certification such as CAMS, CCO, or an equivalent certification is preferred.
- Additional certifications in risk management, governance, financial crime, or regulatory compliance are considered an advantage.
Benefits
- We have an inclusive company culture, embracing diversity, integrity and transparency. We strive for work-life balance and cherish the moments you spend with your loved ones, off-work. In the same spirit as for our product, we are caring and nurturing for our employees.
- Our people are granted 100% trust and freedom to apply their own vision and come up with their ideas from day 1 at Tabby. You are the one who takes responsibility for your area of work. We encourage everyone to think and make decisions like Tabby was their own business, well because it is. Our employee stock options programme is available for everyone.
- You will have an opportunity to learn and grow in one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the region
- We offer you relocation support as well as we guide you through all the process.
- We’ll set you up with the devices required for your work.
About
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Audit, or a related function.
- Experience preferably within banking, financial services, fintech, or another regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of SAMA regulatory requirements and applicable Saudi financial services regulations.
- Understanding of compliance frameworks, SAMA regulatory obligations, compliance monitoring and testing, risk assessments, and internal controls.
- Experience conducting compliance monitoring, regulatory research, compliance reviews, risk assessments, or related activities.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Ability to interpret SAMA requirements and translate them into practical business requirements and compliance actions.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and remediation activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate compliance documentation and records.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced regulated environment.
- High integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound regulatory judgment.
- Compliance certification such as CAMS, CCO, or equivalent.
- Additional certifications in risk management, governance, financial crime, or regulatory compliance.
Tabby Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tabby and has not been reviewed or approved by Tabby.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible working hours and a trust-based model are highlighted as core perks, suggesting autonomy in managing schedules and location. A customizable annual allowance (“Flexi Perks”) can be directed toward health, wellness, education, or travel, indicating benefits adaptability to individual needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Participation in an employee stock option plan (ESOP) is emphasized, indicating access to potential upside from company growth. Company materials frame equity as part of a competitive package for tech talent.
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Affordable Benefits — Company-provided health insurance is commonly cited as a standard inclusion for regional hires. Visa sponsorship is also noted, reducing personal costs associated with employment in the region.
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The Company
What We Do
Tabby is a financial technology company on a mission to create financial freedom by reshaping people's relationship with money through buy now, pay later services, allowing consumers to split purchases into interest-free payments.
