Compliance Manager - Arabic Speaker

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Compliance Manager in Dubai. The successful candidate will establish a comprehensive compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering an ethical culture. Responsibilities include developing the Compliance Management System, leading risk assessments, and liaising with regulatory bodies. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills, with fluency in English and Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in a compliance role within a regulated environment.
• Expertise in AML/KYC regulatory reporting and internal controls.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Monitor changes in regulations and drive updates to policies.
• Lead periodic compliance risk assessments across business units.
• Design training on anti-bribery and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal audits and investigations into compliance breaches.
• Act as liaison with regulators and auditors.
• Advise leadership on compliance risks and strategies.
• Prepare compliance dashboards for the Audit & Risk Committee.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, ISO 37301 Lead)

Tools

Compliance monitoring platforms

Risk-management software

Job description

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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Law Finance Business Administration or related field. Master s degree or professional certification (e.g. CAMS CCEP ISO 37301 Lead) preferred.
• Experience: 5 8 years in a compliance role within a regulated environment (utilities infrastructure government services). Demonstrated expertise in AML/KYC regulatory reporting and internal controls.
• Technical Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of UAE regulatory bodies (e.g. CBUAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure).
  • Proficiency with compliance monitoring platforms and risk-management software.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • High ethical standards
  • Meticulous attention to detail
• Languages:
  • English: Fluent (required)
  • Arabic: Preferred
• Key Demographic Requirements:
  • Fluent Arabic Speaker
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