Compliance Officer (Riyadh)

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com .

Responsibilities:

PJT Partners is seeking to hire a compliance professional covering business lines operating on behalf of PJT Partners (Saudi Arabia). This is a new, stand-alone role reporting into the Head of Compliance for the Middle East (based in Dubai) offering a unique opportunity for a self-driven individual to work independently while contributing to the global Legal & Compliance team.

Primary responsibilities include:

> Ensure policies and procedures governing activities of PJT Partners (Saudi Arabia) are current and meet local regulatory expectations

> Advise the Strategic Advisory and Restructuring teams in Saudi Arabia in their execution activities and provide independent oversight of the personnel conducting activity on behalf of PJT Partners (Saudi Arabia)

> Facilitate regulatory interactions and regulatory reporting with the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”), and other relevant governmental bodies

> Monitor licensing and registration requirements for PJT Partners (Saudi Arabia) personnel

> Track, assess and advise the firm in relation to regulatory developments in Saudi Arabia

> Provide local support for the Finance and Operations functions in the region

> Play a pivotal role connecting the Saudi team with colleagues in London and New York, fostering collaboration and consistency across regional and global operations

Qualifications:

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. The successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will also have the following qualifications and skills:

> 5 years’ experience as a compliance professional (either at a financial services firm, consultancy or regulator)

> Bachelor’s degree required

> Strong knowledge of the rules and procedures of the CMA

> Familiarity with M&A, capital markets, and fund marketing services

> Fluent in Arabic, with strong proficiency in written and spoken English

> Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to take initiative and manage competing priorities

> Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory matters and challenge constructively when needed

> Proven ability to work independently, while effectively collaborating with global Legal & Compliance and broader Corporate teams

> Collaborative mindset and the ability to effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders

> Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills

> Demonstrated risk and control awareness, with the ability to identify and escalate issues promptly and appropriately.

> Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Application Instructions:

Complete the PJT Partners On-Line application for the “Assistant Vice President – Compliance – Riyadh" position through the following link:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.