Black Pearl is partnering with a leading engineering / infrastructure firm to appoint a Compliance Manager. You will establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster an ethical, risk-aware culture across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Compliance Management System (CMS) in line with UAE federal regulations and internal policies.
. Monitor changes in water-sector and utility regulations assess impacts and drive updates to policies and procedures.
. Lead periodic compliance risk assessments and gap analyses across business units.
. Design and deliver training on anti-bribery, AML/KYC, and other regulatory requirements.
. Oversee internal audits and investigations into potential compliance breaches prepare findings and corrective-action plans.
. Act as primary liaison with regulators, external auditors, and law-enforcement agencies.
. Advise senior leadership on emerging compliance risks and remediation strategies.
. Prepare and present quarterly compliance dashboards and reports to the Audit & Risk Committee.
. Establish and monitor KPIs to track compliance performance and incident resolution.
. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams to integrate compliance into all processes.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
. Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, ISO 37301 Lead) preferred.
. Experience: 5-8 years in a compliance role within a regulated environment (utilities, infrastructure, government services). Demonstrated expertise in AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
. Technical Skills:
In-depth knowledge of UAE regulatory bodies (e.g., CBUAE, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure).
Proficiency with compliance monitoring platforms and risk-management software.
Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management, high ethical standards, and meticulous attention to detail.
. Languages
English: Fluent (required)
Arabic: Preferred
