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# Senior Compliance Counsel Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) contract
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Job Description The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Senior Compliance Counsel to join its compliance function in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a fixed-term contract position for a senior professional responsible for protecting the Bank against financial crime, sanctions violations, and integrity risks across its global development finance operations.
Key Responsibilities Review, assess, and update compliance policies, procedures, controls, and systems to maintain alignment with international standards Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on counter parties Perform beneficial ownership analysis and execute sanctions screening for transaction counter parties Support risk-based monitoring programmes and identify material changes in counter party status Review and escalate transaction-screening alerts and suspicious activity findings Provide advisory guidance on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), sanctions, and integrity compliance matters Develop country risk assessments and financial-crime typology reports Design and deliver compliance training and awareness sessions for staff at all levels Coordinate with other multilateral development banks and international organizations on shared compliance initiatives Requirements Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Risk Management Minimum 8 years of professional experience in compliance, legal, banking, finance, audit, or risk management Hands-on experience with KYC/CDD/EDD processes, AML/CFT, and sanctions compliance Demonstrated ability to draft compliance policies and deliver advisory services Strong technical knowledge of AML/CFT and sanctions regulations Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a multicultural, international environment Fluent English (mandatory);
Arabic and French preferred Apply for this role Apply on Company Website Closes 23 August 2026
Title: Senior Compliance Counsel
Company: Ummahjobs
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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