Due Diligence EMEA Program Lead

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in the UAE seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee and promote compliance programs. Responsibilities include managing due diligence for third parties, mentoring team members, and conducting compliance training. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead initiatives that support ethical conduct within the organization.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex due diligence reviews.
• Ability to independently manage work deliverables.
• Strong ownership and responsibility skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement Worley's compliance program.
• Conduct risk-based due diligence for business partners.
• Develop compliance training and workshops.

Skills

Experience in ethics and compliance

Strong understanding of laws and regulations

Effective communication skills

Team-building skills

Job description

Key Requirements:

• Experience in ethics and compliance.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, international guidelines, and standards, including Anti-Bribery & Corruption laws, general updates, and current trends in the compliance space in the EMEA region.
• Effective application of legal knowledge and compliance experience to manage complex third-party due diligence reviews.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, set priorities, establish objectives and milestones, estimate timelines, and schedule activities, while identifying and allocating resources effectively.
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day challenges related to work deliverables, timelines, and relevant stakeholders.
• Should have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Self-motivated and solution-oriented with excellent mentoring, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Strong understanding of and adherence to Worley's Code of Conduct and values.

Moving forward together

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and is heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting our workforce's transition to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds—moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy, chemicals, and resources needed now.

Role Purpose

As a member of Worley's global Compliance team, to promote, oversee, and implement Worley's compliance program, ensuring that locations, project operations, and functions act in accordance with Worley's Values and Code of Conduct.

The role responsibilities include:

• Being a key point of contact for ethics and compliance due diligence of third-party business partners in the EMEA region, ensuring due diligence is conducted before entering a business relationship.
• Conducting risk-based due diligence of existing, new, and potential third parties to identify risks related to ethics and compliance, including bribery, corruption, money laundering, modern slavery, sanctions, and other unethical conduct.
• Preparing and communicating suitable risk mitigation plans based on identified risks.
• Mentoring and leading the due diligence team members supporting the EMEA region, ensuring timely completion of their actions.
• Identifying gaps in the due diligence process and escalating relevant matters to the Compliance Program Manager and Chief Compliance Officer.
• Providing guidance to leadership and personnel in the EMEA region on ethics and compliance due diligence matters.
• Developing an annual plan of compliance activities aligned with regional and global compliance roadmaps.
• Developing, coordinating, and delivering compliance training and workshops in English and regional languages to Worley employees and third-party contractors, promoting ethical conduct and compliance standards.
• Supporting compliance audits as necessary.
• Working closely with location leadership.
• Providing regular updates to the Compliance team.