A leading diversified group based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen its compliance framework across multiple business units. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, governance standards, and ethical business practices. This position will partner closely with business leaders to promote a strong culture of compliance, integrity, and corporate governance. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the organization's compliance framework.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the organization's compliance framework.
- Establish compliance policies, procedures, standards, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Ensure alignment with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.
- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess business impact.
- Support the implementation of governance best practices across the organization.
- Conduct compliance reviews, assessments, and monitoring activities.
- Evaluate internal controls and identify compliance gaps.
- Track corrective actions and remediation plans.
- Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping of compliance activities.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries.
- Liaise with regulators, external auditors, and relevant stakeholders as required.
- Partner with Risk Management and Internal Audit teams to address compliance-related risks.
- Assist in identifying emerging compliance and regulatory risks.
- Support ethics, whistleblowing, and conflict-of-interest programs.
- Deliver compliance awareness initiatives and employee training programs.
- Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
- Advise business units on compliance requirements and obligations.
- Provide practical guidance on policy interpretation and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive compliance accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CRCM, ICA, CAMS, CCEP, CIA, CRMA, or equivalent is an advantage.
- 8 years of experience in Compliance, Governance, Risk, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, or Regulatory Compliance.
- Proven experience implementing and managing compliance programs within medium-to-large organizations.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting compliance assessments, investigations, and monitoring activities.
- UAE or GCC experience is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proven experience implementing and managing compliance programs.
- Experience conducting compliance assessments and investigations.
