Enforcement Procedures Team Leader

Role Overview

This position leads the enforcement procedures function within banking operations, with a focus on ensuring activities are performed in line with SAMA execution orders, instructions, inquiries, circulars, internal policies, and control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply approved department policies, procedures, and operating instructions, while guiding team members and checking adherence to controlled work practices linked to SAMA execution orders, instructions, and inquiries.
• Oversee the team’s daily workflow to ensure all activities meet the bank’s standards, applicable SAMA circulars and regulations, and internal procedures.
• Handle execution-order related tasks such as issuing payments in accordance with instructions, arranging monthly collection garnishments, and preparing SAMA letters.
• Monitor compliance with operational procedures and policy requirements, making sure work is aligned with SAMA expectations and internal control standards.
• Review any deviations from procedures, confirm corrective actions are taken, and support stronger control discipline across the function.
• Carry out periodic assessments of operational processes to measure how effective existing controls are.
• Spot procedural or control gaps and recommend practical improvements to strengthen governance across operations.
• Track the rollout of new or updated procedures across operational teams and ensure they are properly adopted.
• Prepare monitoring and compliance reports for management review.
• Coach and assist team members in procedure monitoring, control checks, and related operational activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and work practices, including productivity gains, business process improvements, cost reduction, and alignment with best practice and SAMA instructions.
• Support projects related to SAMA execution orders, instructions, and inquiries, whether initiated by SAMA or by the bank.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality, and environmental policies and controls to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Carry out any other related duties or assignments as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related field is required.
• Applicants should have 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in banking operations.
• English proficiency at an intermediate level is required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of operations processing and systems related to banking executive procedures.
• Understanding of SAMA rules and regulations, along with other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Intermediate familiarity with Riyad Bank’s main processing systems.
• Intermediate understanding of SARIE payments and other payment products.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Digital fluency and comfort using technology, tools, and modern working methods to solve problems and collaborate.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to respond proactively to internal and external service needs.
• Risk awareness and the ability to identify and manage operational and compliance risks.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including managing expectations and building alignment.
• Ability to lead, develop, and support individuals and teams toward strong performance.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.