Compliance Officer: Risk, Policy & Audit Lead

International Competition Governance, Risk & Compliance; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

International Competition Governance, Risk & Compliance is hiring a Compliance Officer/Specialist to help ensure regulatory adherence, internal policies, risk management, and ethical business practices across the organization.

The role involves monitoring regulatory requirements, conducting reviews, maintaining documentation, and supporting audits while collaborating with multiple departments to implement controls and report findings. Attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance principles, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management.
• Ability to review policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance considerations.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, AML, data protection, or financial compliance.
• Ability to conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, monitoring activities, and internal investigations.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with the ability to maintain accurate compliance records.
• Familiarity with compliance management systems, audit tools, risk registers, and MS Office.
• Ability to identify potential compliance risks, control weaknesses, inconsistencies, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when working with management and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple activities.
• Proactive mindset with interest in regulatory developments, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory requirements and compliance activities.
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Support audits and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare reports for management and maintain records.
• Review business processes and documentation for compliance considerations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit & investigations

Documentation & reporting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Law, Business Admin, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Competition Governance, Risk & Compliance is hiring a Compliance Officer/Specialist to help ensure regulatory adherence, internal policies, risk management, and ethical business practices across the organization.

The role involves monitoring regulatory requirements, conducting reviews, maintaining documentation, and supporting audits while collaborating with multiple departments to implement controls and report findings. Attention to detail and strong communication are essential.