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About Foodics

Foodics, established in 2014, is a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment technology provider. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company operates across 5 countries, including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait, serving customers and partners in over 35 countries globally. Foodics has processed over 6 billion orders and has secured $170 million in its latest funding round, marking it as a rapidly evolving SaaS company in the MENA region.

The Role: Anti-Money Laundering Lead

Foodics is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Lead to oversee all AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) activities for FoodicsPay. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, and requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. The AML Lead will ensure compliance with SAMA AML/CTF regulations, FATF guidelines, and internal risk management frameworks, acting as the subject-matter expert and primary escalation point for AML-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with SAMA regulations.
• Establish and execute the annual AML plan, including monitoring processes and thematic reviews.
• Lead the AML Risk Assessment (ML/TF Risk Assessment) covering customer, product, channel, and geography risks.
• Define and maintain AML/CTF Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and dashboards for senior management and the Board.
• Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, review escalated cases, and manage high-risk alerts.
• Conduct complex AML investigations, including suspicious activity involving merchants or payment flows.
• Ensure timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the Saudi FIU (GFIU) as per regulatory timelines.
• Approve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) files, high-risk merchant onboarding, and risk rating adjustments.
• Ensure onboarding processes (KYC, KYB, Beneficial Ownership, MCC validation, sanctions checks) meet regulatory expectations.
• Approve high-risk clients, such as cash-intensive merchants, unusual MCCs, and high-volume cross-border activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact with SAMA and FIU regarding AML matters.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, information requests, and remediation action plans.
• Deliver annual AML training and specialized training for frontline and risk teams.
• Ensure continuous AML awareness and testing.
• Supervise AML analysts/officers, provide coaching, and manage workload distribution.

Required Experience

• 4-7 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering or a related field.

Work Environment and Benefits

Foodics offers an inclusive and diverse culture that supports innovation and flexibility in its offices. The company provides competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and potential for shares. Emphasis is placed on personal development, with regular training and an annual learning stipend. The team comprises over 30 nationalities working across 14 countries, offering a dynamic environment for career growth. The role provides autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals.