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Headquartered in Riyadh, we've grown into one of the largest fintech companies to come out of the Arab world, working with +65,000 sellers, from global names like Apple, IKEA, Adidas and Shein to the region's leading retail groups.\n\nWe're now building a local team on the ground in Kuwait, with a renewed presence in the market coming soon. This is a rare chance to join us at the start of a local launch, shaping how we show up for Kuwaiti shoppers and sellers from day one, backed by the scale, technology and track record we've built across the region.\nIf you want to help us build something significant in Kuwait, backed by proven regional success, we want to hear from you.\nAbout the role:\n We are looking for a hands-on Senior Risk Manager to help build Tabby’s risk capabilities in Kuwait, with combined responsibility for enterprise and credit risk. 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