C&AFC - Self Supervisory Unit; SSU Officer - NCT

Regulations, Compliance and Anti Financial Crime (AFC) protect the integrity and reputation of Deutsche Bank. The AFC team manages the bank’s risk and helps to avoid unintentional rule breaches and conflicts of interest. They advise on ethical conduct, governance issues, and keep the organisation up to date on regulatory and political challenges.

Anti‑Financial Crime at Deutsche Bank is committed to the highest standards of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Combatting Terrorist Financing, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti‑Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and Fraud prevention. All employees are required to adhere to these standards to protect the bank’s and its reputation from misuse of its products and services for money laundering, bribery, corruption, fraud and/or Terrorist Financing (TF) purposes.

DB Group will examine its Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) strategies, goals and objectives on an ongoing basis and maintain an effective program for DB’s business that reflects best practices for a diversified, global financial services provider.

SAMA Self‑Supervisory Regulations require each financial institution to have a private, independent specialized unit comprised of Self‑Supervisory Unit (SSU) officers reporting to the Head of Compliance/MLRO. The unit handles requests from the Saudi Central Bank’s Special Enforcement Division and operates in line with the SSU Regulations and KOPS. This is a regulated role and only Saudi nationals will be considered. SAMA approval must be obtained for the SSU Officer before the commencement of responsibilities.

• Obtain SAMA approval for the SSU Officer before the commencement of responsibilities.
• Exercise unrestricted access to all information, data, records and systems in the Bank deemed necessary to fulfil the SSU function.
• Have decision‑making authority over the business on requests received from the Saudi Central Bank’s Special Enforcement Division.
• Manage day‑to‑day tasks independently and take full responsibility and ownership.
• Keep abreast of new rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to Special Enforcement Division regulations, Saudi AML Law and its implementing regulations.
• Adhere to internal and external policy and regulation, notably with respect to Anti‑Financial Crime, Sanctions, and Anti‑Bribery & Corruption.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate management information.
• Support the MLRO to implement and execute SSU policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and escalation of issues and/or incidents to the MLRO.
• Support the MLRO to implement adequate monitoring – research / surveillance tools.
• Conduct screening of names received from the Saudi Central Bank’s Special Enforcement Division.
• Receive, review and act upon requests from the Saudi Central Bank’s Special Enforcement Division or local FIU.
• Perform searches in Client Relationship Management tools (e.g., dB CAR / dB CLM Avaloq), including request rights such as block/unblock, prevent dealing, providing statements.
• Perform any other required tasks.

• Fresh graduate or at least 2‑3 years’ experience within AML/KYC, preferably within a SAMA regulated financial institution.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Assertive, analytical, organized and flexible.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, profound decision‑making skills.
• Strong analytical skills and solution‑oriented problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and ability to work in virtual global teams and a matrix organization.

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holidays
• DB contributions to Employee Workplace Savings “Gosi” plan (for Saudi nationals only)

• Flexible working to assist you balance personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. We extend a warm welcome to candidates with disabilities to apply. Our Bank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and will facilitate a productive and harmonious work environment for all. We encourage talented individuals seeking a professional setting that values and accommodates diverse capabilities to submit their applications and be part of our shared commitment to fostering inclusiveness.