Head of Risk and Compliance

About the role

ClearGrid is scaling its AI‑driven debt‑resolution platform and needs a senior leader to build and own the risk and compliance function across its product suite. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the single point of accountability for regulatory and contractual obligations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Design, write and maintain compliance policies, standards and control sets for all product lines.
• Track, interpret and implement CBUAE and SAMA regulatory requirements.
• Manage licensing, registration, regulatory notifications and regulator queries.
• Lead client and partner assurance activities, including due‑diligence, audit responses and evidence packs.
• Set collections conduct standards, oversee complaint handling and quality monitoring.
• Establish the operational risk register and control testing calendar.
• Hire and develop the risk and compliance team as the function scales.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading risk, compliance or regulatory functions in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of UAE and Saudi Arabian banking and consumer credit regulations.
• Experience acting as MLRO and data protection officer.
• Strong stakeholder management with legal, finance, product, engineering and operations.
• Ability to work autonomously and build frameworks from scratch.

Required skills