Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation. Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market.
Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking: www.geidea.net
To maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new Compliance & Risk Platforms Senior Manager:
Job purpose:
Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of technology solutions that support compliance and risk functions.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Compliance & Risk Platform Strategy Development:
- Lead the design and execution of a strategic roadmap for compliance and risk technology platforms, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader business and regulatory objectives.
- Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities for enhancements or replacements to address gaps, inefficiencies, or emerging risks.
Regulatory Compliance Integration:
- Ensure platforms are equipped to support regulatory requirements, such as AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and other industry-specific mandates.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret regulations and translate them into technical and operational requirements.
Risk Monitoring and Mitigation:
- Develop and implement tools within platforms to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, including fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and risk scoring models.
- Continuously enhance platform capabilities to respond to evolving threats and regulatory expectations.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of compliance and risk technology specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring that team members stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Technology Integration and Innovation:
- Oversee the integration of compliance and risk platforms with other enterprise systems, such as ERP, CRM, and data analytics tools, ensuring seamless data flows and operational efficiency.
- Leverage emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to enhance the capabilities of compliance and risk platforms.
- Implementation of Fraud and AML solutions end to end within the Technology such as SAS, GroubIB and Memento
Vendor and Partner Management:
- Manage relationships with third-party technology providers, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and ensuring solutions meet organizational needs and compliance standards.
- Conduct due diligence on vendors to assess their compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Performance Measurement and Reporting:
- Establish KPIs and create dashboards to monitor the performance, effectiveness, and compliance of platforms.
- Provide regular updates and detailed reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, offering insights into platform performance, compliance adherence, and risk exposure.
Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:
- 12+ years in compliance, risk management, or technology management roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing compliance and risk platforms in a fintech or financial services organization.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML, KYC, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.) and risk management practices.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI/ML, cloud platforms, and data analytics, with application to compliance and risk functions.
- Strong project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across different levels and regions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a detail-oriented, quality-focused work ethic
- Self-motivated and capable of initiating and driving complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.
Customer first - It's embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.
Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.
Real - No jargon and no excuses!
Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.
Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before
Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.
We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
