Compliance Specialist, Quick Commerce

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

Job summary

A leading e-commerce firm in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Specialist for their Quick Commerce operations. This role requires 2+ years of experience working with government officials, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Arabic. You will assist in ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing stakeholder relationships. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working directly with governmental officials and regulatory bodies.
• Native Arabic speaker.
• Experience with high-level negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Assist compliance lead in managing building and operation compliance.
• Liaison with government authorities for licenses and permits.
• Track compliance permits and report status.

Skills

Government liaison experience

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Job ID: 3108247 | Q-Express Documents Transport

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

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:

• Government authorities liaison, including and not limited to Economic Department, Municipalities, Civil Defense, and service providers to issue licenses and permits within an expedited timeline.
• Compliance permits tracking, monitoring and reporting status to leaders.
• 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
• Native Arabic speaker

Preferred Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English

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Posted: October 7, 2025 (Updated about 1 month ago)

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