Compliance Specialist - Government Relations, Quick Commerce

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global e-commerce leader in Dubai seeks a Compliance Specialist to manage regulatory requirements for Quick Commerce. The role involves liaising with government authorities for licenses and permits, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience with regulatory bodies, speaks Arabic fluently, and holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration. This position expects 40% travel within the UAE and offers an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with government officials and regulatory bodies.
• Proven experience in negotiation and relationship management.
• Fluent in Arabic, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with local authorities for permits and licenses.
• Track and report compliance status to leadership.
• Contribute to the optimization of the permits renewal process.

Skills

Government liaison

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Description

Compliance Specialist – Quick Commerce

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and vendors around the world.

We have an opportunity for an highly motivated individual to join us in our Quick Commerce in UAE as a Compliance Specialist for multiple tasks related to municipalities, civil defense, and service providers licenses and permits. 40% travel within the country is expected.

Key responsibilities / deliverables:

Assist compliance lead in managing Amazon Now building and operation compliance to authorities’ requirements, by ensuring business set up for new launches, timely tracking, reporting, and resolution of regulatory requirements across the country in collaboration with wider AMET markets. The country Compliance Specialist role will:

• • Liaison with government authorities including Economic Department, Municipalities, Civil Defense, and service providers to secure licenses and permits within expedited timelines
• • Proven experience in entity setup, trade license issuance, and trade license renewal processes
• • Compliance permits tracking, monitoring and reporting status to leaders.
• • Track record of navigating regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• • Effective stakeholder management including consultants, contractors, vendors and internal business functions to ensure permits are obtained and renewed in timely manner.
• • Escalation management for delayed or high-priority permits.
• • Contribute to permits renewal process optimization, digitalization, standardization and improvement across the country.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies experience
• Experience with high-level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management
• Experience in problem solving and delivering results
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Arabic

Preferred Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English

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