Compliance Manager
Hala
Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic regulatory review and investigations of compliance issues, to ensure that procedures are followed
- Serve as a point of contact for employees to seek clarification on compliance issues, or report irregularities
- Design and coordinate the preparation of a regulatory review on policies, procedures, training materials, marketing materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements
- Establish self-review and compliance monitoring programs
- Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations
- Write compliance report
- Update the risk register
- Escalate any noncompliance risk
- Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues
- Coordinate SAMA’s visits.
- Perform SAMA’s requests and reports
- Coordinate regulatory visits
- Point of contact with the regulator
- Lead the implementation of new regulations.
- Lead the analysis of regulatory penalties.
- Review the whistleblowing reports
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field of studies The education levels can be replaced by years of experience |
| Experience | Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in a similar role |
| Skills
| Computer Skills: Advanced in Microsoft Office Tools Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulations |
| Core Competencies | Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED |
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.