Senior Manager, Compliance

About the role

Tabby is launching its operations in Kuwait and needs a senior compliance leader to build the function from the ground up. As Senior Manager, Compliance you will be the primary liaison with the Central Bank of Kuwait and shape the regulatory framework for the new market.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all interactions with the Central Bank of Kuwait, including correspondence, inspections and supervisory dialogue.
• Lead the registration and licensing programme with the CBK.
• Design and implement the Kuwait compliance framework – policies, controls, monitoring plan 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 covering dispute resolution, fee transparency and complaint handling.
• Track regulatory changes, assess business impact and drive implementation across the organisation.
• Prepare compliance reports for the CBK and documentation for audit and risk committees.
• Conduct regular compliance assessments and audits, recommending corrective actions.
• Provide strategic guidance to product, marketing and customer‑service teams on regulatory matters.
• Design efficient compliance processes leveraging technology to improve workflow and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT or regulatory advisory within a CBK‑regulated entity (bank, finance company, exchange house, etc.).
• Proven ability to build compliance functions from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwaiti financial regulations and CBK expectations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior management.

Required skills

• AML/CFT programme management
• STR filing and sanctions screening
• Customer due‑diligence (CDD)
• Transaction monitoring
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Policy and control framework design