Compliance Specialist

• -Continuously monitor, analyse, and interpret new and existing laws, regulations, and circulars from central banks, financial regulatory authorities, telecom regulators, and data protection bodies.
  
• -Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable, business-friendly policies, procedures, and controls for internal teams (e.g., Operations, Product, Marketing, Finance).
  
• -Provide real-time, practical compliance advice to business units on new product launches, marketing campaigns, and partnership agreements (specifically with telecom and banks).
  
• -Maintain the company's internal compliance portal/intranet, ensuring all teams have access to the latest versions of policies and regulatory updates.
  
• -Coordinate with Risk Dpt. To develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based compliance monitoring plan, conduct periodic testing and audits of key compliance controls (e.g., KYC checks, transaction monitoring rules, partner onboarding) to ensure their effectiveness
  
• -Prepare detailed reports on monitoring findings, including root cause analysis, and track the implementation of corrective actions by process owners.
  
• -Coordinate with HR Dpt. To develop and deliver targeted, engaging compliance training modules to employees, with specialized sessions for high-risk teams like Sales, Customer Support, and Product.
  
• -Create and disseminate "Compliance Flash" memos to communicate urgent regulatory changes or internal policy updates.
  
• -Coordinate with Commercial Dpt. To participate in the compliance due diligence of potential and existing partners (telecom, banks, payment gateways, merchants).
  
• Prepare standardized and ad-hoc compliance reports for management, the Board of Directors, and relevant regulators as required.
  

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification is a significant plus.

Courses and Certifications:

Years of Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of dedicated compliance experience.

Preferred Industry Experience:

fintech, payment institution, e-commerce platform, bank, or telecom company.

Technical Skills:

•  Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC)
  
•  Ability to operate a transaction monitoring system
  
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
  
• Use screening tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis Bridger) to screen customers and partners against global sanctions lists and PEP databases.
  

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional ability to analyze large volumes of data and legal text to identify risks and propose solutions.
  
•  Meticulous Attention to Detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Integrity & Discretion.
  
• Risk-Based Mindset
  

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Transaction Monitoring Systems
  
• General Tech & Platform Savviness
  

Language Skills: 

•    Fluent in English (written & spoken) is a must
  
• Fluent in Arabic (written & Spoken) is a must