Compliance Officer (Fintech)

York Holding Group is a diversified investment and development group with a portfolio spanning real estate, technology, and financial innovation. The group operates through three specialized business verticals that complement each other to drive growth across the real estate ecosystem, from large-scale property development, to next-generation PropTech solutions, to a regulated FinTech platform transforming real estate investment through digital tokenization and fractional ownership. United by a shared vision of innovation, transparency, and excellence, York Holding Group continues to shape the future of living, investing, and digital real estate experiences across the region.

Position: Compliance Officer

Department: Compliance & Risk

Unit: Regulatory Compliance Unit

About The Company

A regulated fintech platform transforming real estate investment through tokenization and fractional ownership. The platform connects investors with vetted, income-generating real estate opportunities, blending traditional real estate security with fintech innovation.

With operations launching by mid-next year, the company is building a world-class team to lead the region’s move toward digital, transparent, and compliant real estate investment solutions.

Position Summary

The Compliance Officer will design, implement, and oversee the company’s compliance framework in accordance with CMA, SAMA, and AML/CFT regulations. This position will be based in Saudi Arabia and acts as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies, frameworks, and manuals.
• Serve as the main point of contact with CMA for inspections and filings.
• Conduct internal reviews, AML audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Deliver staff training on ethics, AML, and compliance obligations.
• Report compliance breaches directly to the Board and CMA.
• Ensure readiness for CMA licensing and FinTech Lab approval.
  
  

Regulatory & CMA Compliance

• Acts as the Controlled Function – Compliance Officer under CMA APR.
• Ensures compliance with AML Laws, FinTech Lab Standards, and Authorized Persons Regulations.
• Maintains awareness of CMA circulars and enforcement practices.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business; ICA certification preferred.
• 5+ years in compliance, legal, or audit within financial services or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of CMA and SAMA regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Required Certifications: CME-1B, CME-2A, and CME-2B (exemptions apply for ICA Advanced Certificate holders).
• If not available, the company will sponsor the required CME certifications (as mandated by the CMA) before licensing.
  
  

Reporting Line

Reports functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Work Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia