Compliance Officer - Manufacturing/ Building Materials

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory, corporate governance, legal, ESG, and operational compliance across the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, resolutions, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory matters and disclosures with SCA and ADX.
• Monitor material operational, financial, and compliance matters requiring regulatory disclosure.
• Maintain and audit the insider registry and enforce applicable blackout trading periods.
• Develop and maintain an annual compliance action plan and update it for regulatory changes.
• Prepare independent compliance reports for the Audit Committee covering significant matters, irregularities, and systemic risks.
• Establish and maintain whistleblowing and employee-protection mechanisms.
• Investigate compliance breaches and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead internal compliance activities and coordinate external corporate and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate ESG data collection and support preparation of the annual ESG report in accordance with applicable GRI/SASB requirements.
• Monitor the validity and renewal of MoIAT product certifications, including ECAS and Emirates Quality Mark (EQM).
• Liaise with FFZA,Civil Defence, and other authorities regarding licenses, permits, approvals, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor plant emissions and waste-management compliance in accordance with applicable UAE environmental legislation.
• Coordinate with Municipality, FNRC, Chamber of Commerce, Civil Defence, and other government authorities.
• Liaise with external advocates and legal consultants on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Provide compliance guidance, awareness, and training to operational and support teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years of progressive UAE regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience working within a listed-company environment and familiarity with SCA/ADX requirements is essential.
• Experience with UAE regulatory and government portals, including MoIAT and ADX/DFM disclosure platforms, is highly desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, building materials, or another regulated operational environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory reporting, compliance risk, internal controls, and investigations.
• Experience dealing directly with UAE government and regulatory authorities.
• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
• Arabic fluency is highly desirable
• Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder-management, investigation, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide compliance training and practical guidance to operational teams.