Compliance Officer

As Lendo continues to grow, we’re strengthening our governance and risk functions to ensure the business operates with the highest standards of integrity and compliance. The Compliance Unit plays a key role in making sure Lendo adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. In this role, you’ll provide oversight, advisory support, and training across the organization - helping to embed a culture of compliance and protect the business from regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communication with supervisory/regulatory bodies; track and address their observations; coordinate with internal departments to remediate and correct deficiencies on a periodic basis.

• Operate a risk-based compliance program and include outcomes, inspection observations, and recommendations in periodic compliance reports.

• Identify, document, and assess ad-hoc compliance risks across business activities.

• Maintain comprehensive compliance and risk registers, including risk assessments and mitigation actions

• Establish quantitative and qualitative measures for non-compliance risk; use technology and data aggregation/filters to generate risk indicators and assess whether additional actions are needed.

• Maintain an updated tracker of all regulatory deadlines, ensuring full ownership and timely submissions.

• Assist to develop, implement, and review compliance programs and policies.

• Analyze new or revised policies, procedures, and processes; recommend actions to address potential non-compliance risks.

• Conduct training and awareness sessions for employees on compliance standards and obligations.

• Compile, communicate, and explain relevant laws, regulations, and circulars to all departments/units upon receipt; ensure timely incorporation into each function’s policies and procedures according to its mandate.

• Collaborate with company staff and provide guidance on day-to-day, compliance-related matters.

• Maintain a continuously updated database of all applicable instructions/circulars, classified by department/unit, and ensure company-wide access.

• Recommend approvals to engage external service providers and verify their adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles.

• Familiarity with SAMA or equivalent regulatory frameworks.

• Strong understanding of compliance risk identification and reporting.

• Demonstrate strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and follow-up on compliance matters.

• Continuous-improvement mindset with measurable control enhancements in Fintech environment

Nice to Have:

• Professional certifications (CCO, CRCM, ICA).

• Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.

• High judgment under time pressure; crisp escalation and documentation.