Senior Compliance Specialist

Position Title:

Sr Compliance Specialist

Job Grade

JG 5

Division

Risk & Management Compliance

Department

Risk Management

Responsible for leading and overseeing compliance management framework and activities across all departments. This role involves developing implementing and monitoring compliance programs policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal regulatory and internal governance standards. The role will collaborate with various departments and senior management to promote a strong culture of compliance integrity and ethical conduct throughout the organization.

Reports To

Head of Risk Management & Compliance

Supervises

None

Strategic:

• Contribute to the development of company strategies and business plans by identifying and emphasizing key compliance requirements and potential regulatory impacts associated with strategic options and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain an integrated compliance management framework incorporating industry best practices to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Support senior management in developing compliance strategies programs and monitoring mechanisms that align with the organization’s objectives and regulatory landscape.

Operational:

• Adherence to quality health & Safety Information security and business continuity policies.
• Develop and implement compliance policies procedures and control frameworks to ensure alignment with applicable laws regulations and internal standards.
• Monitor organizational compliance through audits reviews and assessments to identify gaps risks and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present compliance reports and dashboards to senior management and relevant stakeholders highlighting compliance status issues and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the company’s compliance register ensuring timely updates and documentation of compliance obligations and actions.
• Develop and maintain department-level compliance reporting templates ensuring consistency and completeness across the organization.
• Support projects and initiatives by integrating compliance requirements into their planning and execution stages.
• Conduct compliance assessments and follow up on corrective and preventive action plans to ensure timely closure.
• Promote a compliance-aware culture through communication awareness sessions and training initiatives across all departments.
• Coordinate employee training sessions and awareness programs to enhance understanding of compliance standards ethical behavior and regulatory obligations.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the role as assigned by the line manager.

People:

• Ensure compliance with the performance management process and its linkages to learning and development promotion career growth and succession planning.
• Contribute to people development initiatives within the department.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues to enhance compliance awareness and accountability.

Internal:

• Head of Risk Management & Compliance
• Internal Audit
• All Employees

External:

• Key vendors and contractors
• Regulators and governmental authorities

• % of staff trained in compliance awareness and ethical standards
• % of compliance breaches detected reported and resolved
• % of departments with updated and approved compliance policies

• Degree of adherence to compliance monitoring plan and reporting timelines
• Degree of effectiveness of compliance guidelines and corrective actions
• Accuracy and completeness of compliance documentation and reports

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration Law or any related discipline is preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc MBA or PGD in a relevant discipline are preferred.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in compliance governance or internal control.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic languages is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.