About the job

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.

• ResponsibilitiesDevelop, 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.

• RequirementsBachelor'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.