Job description
Role Overview
AI & System Engineer at HALA, a leading fintech player in the MENAP region. The role is based in the MENAP region, supporting HALA's operations across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Company Overview
HALA is a fintech company founded in 2017 that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA empowers SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing cutting-edge financial and technological tools. The company currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics, offering solutions that enable merchants to digitize payments and manage sales and operations. HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.
Role Purpose
The Software/AI Engineer, Compliance Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and governance of Compliance operations. The role translates regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions and supports areas including AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. The position contributes to the responsible adoption of AI through appropriate governance, risk assessment, monitoring, and human oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Development
- Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes.
- Build AI-powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
- Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems.
- Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions.
- Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Analytics & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision-making and regulatory reporting.
- Leverage AI and automation to support regulatory change management, including identifying regulatory updates, assessing their impact, and supporting implementation and tracking of required actions.
Security & Governance
- Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain AI governance controls for Compliance use cases, ensuring responsible, transparent, and compliant use of AI technologies.
- Conduct AI risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to model accuracy, bias, data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure data quality and governance across Compliance systems and AI solutions, including data accuracy, integrity, access controls, and auditability.
Operations & Optimization
- Maintain and optimize compliance applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Monitor and validate AI models and automated solutions on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, reliability, and appropriate human oversight.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements.
- Support audits and regulatory examinations by providing technical documentation and system evidence.
- Research and recommend emerging AI and compliance technologies to drive continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Work Environment
- Inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- Annual learning stipend to support personal development and career growth.
- Regular training opportunities in a hyper-growth environment.
Culture & Team
- Talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries.
- Autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create opportunities for growth.
- Responsibility and trust given to those responsible for their function.