Senior Manager, Compliance

About the role

Tabby, the leading shopping and payments platform in the GCC, is launching its operations in Kuwait. As a Senior Manager, Compliance you will build the compliance function from the ground up and serve as the primary liaison with the Central Bank of Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all interactions with the Central Bank of Kuwait, including correspondence, inspections and supervisory dialogue.
• Lead the compliance workstream for CBK registration and licensing.
• Design and implement a Kuwait‑specific compliance framework covering policies, controls, monitoring plans and risk assessments.
• Act as Money‑Laundering Reporting Officer, overseeing AML/CFT programmes, STR filing, customer due‑diligence, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
• Maintain the BNPL consumer‑protection framework, handling dispute resolution, fee transparency and complaints.
• Track regulatory changes, assess business impact and drive implementation across the organization.
• Prepare compliance reports for the CBK and audit/risk committees, and conduct regular compliance assessments.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and other departments to embed compliance into product development, marketing and customer service.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT or regulatory advisory within a CBK‑regulated environment.
• Proven ability to build compliance frameworks and manage regulator relationships.
• Strong understanding of fintech, payments and BNPL regulations in the GCC.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Central Bank of Kuwait regulations.
• Experience with AML/CFT programmes, including STR filing and sanctions screening.
• Familiarity with BNPL consumer‑protection requirements.