Compliance Manager - Arabic Speaker

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Manager to establish a robust compliance framework. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, conducting compliance risk assessments, and overseeing internal audits. Candidates should have a profound understanding of UAE compliance requirements and the ability to engage with regulators. Join us in fostering an ethical culture across all operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance management, preferably in the engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the Compliance Management System.
• Monitor changes in regulations and update policies accordingly.
• Lead compliance risk assessments across all business units.
• Design and deliver training on regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal audits and investigations into compliance breaches.

Job description

Overview

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.