Self Supervisory Unit (SSU) Officer – Regulated Role

About the role

The Self Supervisory Unit (SSU) Officer will join Deutsche Bank's Regulations, Compliance and Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) division in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Head of Compliance/MLRO, the officer will ensure the bank complies with SAMA’s Self‑Supervisory Regulations and handles requests from the Special Enforcement Division of the Saudi Central Bank.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, assess and respond to inquiries and enforcement requests from the Saudi Central Bank’s Special Enforcement Division.
• Operate in full compliance with SSU Regulations and the bank’s internal KOPS framework.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and documentation required by SAMA.
• Collaborate with the Head of Compliance/MLRO and other AFC teams to mitigate compliance risks.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Saudi anti‑money laundering, sanctions, anti‑bribery and fraud prevention standards.

Required profile

• Saudi national (mandatory for this regulated role).
• Proven experience in compliance, anti‑financial crime or regulatory reporting within the banking sector.
• Ability to obtain SAMA approval prior to commencing duties.
• Strong understanding of Saudi banking regulations and SSU requirements.

Required skills

• Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) compliance knowledge.
• Sanctions and embargoes compliance.
• Anti‑Bribery and Corruption (ABC) principles.
• Regulatory reporting and documentation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global financial institution with a strong regional presence.
• Exposure to high‑impact regulatory projects and senior compliance leadership.
• Professional development in anti‑financial crime and regulatory risk management.