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Thndr is seeking a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CMLRO) to build and manage compliance and AML/CTF capabilities for Thndr KSA. This role requires CMA registration as both the Compliance Officer and MLRO.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance: Draft, implement and maintain KSA compliance policies and procedures aligned with CMA regulations. Review policies annually and after regulatory changes with Board approval. Design and implement a risk-based compliance programme per Capital Market Institutions Regulations. Conduct compliance monitoring and surveillance reviews. Guide and train the team on regulatory and procedural matters. Serve as primary contact for CMA inquiries, inspections and information requests. Identify, log and resolve compliance issues, complaints and breaches. Prepare and file regulatory reports with the CMA.
AML/CTF: Own AML/CTF policies and procedures per Anti-Money Laundering Law and CMA rules. Oversee KYC, customer risk-rating and sanctions-screening frameworks. Identify, investigate and report suspicious transactions to the General Directorate of Financial Intelligence. Deliver AML/CTF training to staff. Act on findings, recommendations, guidance, directives and sanctions.
Board Reporting: Report on firm compliance with KYC and AML/CTF laws, assess adequacy of AML/CTF policies and controls, and communicate relevant findings and regulatory actions.
About Thndr: A fintech platform democratizing investing in the MENA region with 5.5M+ app downloads, EGP 1B+ daily traded value, and #1 ranking in Egypt for three consecutive years. The company serves first-time investors and underserved populations outside major cities.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years in compliance and/or AML in financial services, ideally at a CMA-licensed Capital Market Institution (brokerage preferred). Prior experience as a CMA-registered Compliance Officer or MLRO strongly preferred. Hands-on experience writing and maintaining compliance and AML/CTF policies for regulated financial institutions.
CMA Qualifications: Passed CMA compliance and AML qualification route (CME-1B, CME-2A, CME-2B) or holds exemption. Holders of previous-series CMA qualification certificates qualify without retaking exams. Must be eligible for CMA registration as Registered Person, meeting fit-and-proper criteria (skills, experience, competence, integrity). Must act independently of client-facing functions per CMA rules. Must be resident in Saudi Arabia or willing to relocate (requirement for CMA Registered Persons).
Skills: Deep working knowledge of CMA regulations and Saudi AML/CTF law with ability to assess business impact. Excellent communication and project management skills. Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information. Comfortable with compliance management, screening and transaction monitoring tools. Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred.
