Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance to support the Compliance Manager in developing and implementing corporate compliance and third-party risk management programs across the Development Business.

The role covers ethics, regulatory compliance, due diligence, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, KYC, policy governance, compliance monitoring, and ethics-related matters.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Ethics and Compliance, or Third-Party Risk Management.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management, due diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Knowledge of Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, and KYC compliance.
• Experience with compliance risk assessment and monitoring.
• Ability to work with compliance data analytics and performance reporting.
• Understanding of policy management and compliance control processes.
• Familiarity with GRC technologies and Compliance Management Systems.
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence appropriately, handle sensitive matters, and build trusted working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics framework.
• Contribute to compliance activities covering the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, Ethics Hotline, Conflicts of Interest, and Gifts and Hospitality.
• Monitor changes in external regulatory requirements and identify areas of potential non-compliance.
• Support the development and follow-up of corrective action plans where compliance issues are identified.
• Maintain critical compliance policies and coordinate annual policy reviews.
• Assess policy implementation and the effectiveness of associated controls.
• Conduct compliance and ethics risk assessments covering fraud, AML-CTF, sanctions, KYC, and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Support Ethics Hotline investigations and the appropriate handling of sensitive compliance matters.
• Review employee and third-party Conflicts of Interest disclosures and Gifts, Hospitality and Entertainment declarations.

Skills

Corporate Compliance

Risk Management

Internal Audit

Ethics and Compliance

Third-Party Risk Management

GRC Technologies

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Policy Governance

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance Job Snapshot

Job Details

Role: Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Real Estate

Function: Risk Management-Compliance

Experience: 2-5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Real Estate

Function: Risk Management-Compliance

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Emirati

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview The Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance is an Emirati talent opportunity with Majid Al Futtaim Development Business in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role supports the Compliance Manager in the continued development, maturation, and implementation of Corporate Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management programs across the Development Business. The position covers business ethics, regulatory compliance, third-party due diligence, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, KYC, policy governance, compliance monitoring, and ethics-related matters. It requires the ability to work with sensitive information while collaborating effectively with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Procurement, Human Capital, and other Majid Al Futtaim teams.

Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics

• Support the development and implementation of the Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics framework.
• Contribute to compliance activities covering the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, Ethics Hotline, Conflicts of Interest, and Gifts and Hospitality.
• Monitor changes in external regulatory requirements and identify areas of potential non-compliance.
• Support the development and follow-up of corrective action plans where compliance issues are identified.
• Maintain critical compliance policies and coordinate annual policy reviews.
• Assess policy implementation and the effectiveness of associated controls.
• Conduct compliance and ethics risk assessments covering areas such as fraud, AML-CTF, sanctions, KYC, and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Support Ethics Hotline investigations and the appropriate handling of sensitive compliance matters.
• Review employee and third-party Conflicts of Interest disclosures and Gifts, Hospitality and Entertainment declarations.

Third-Party Risk Management

Support the Third-Party Risk Management framework throughout the third-party lifecycle, including due diligence, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and remediation activities involving suppliers, vendors, and business partners. The Senior Associate will assess third-party exposure across Anti-Bribery and Corruption, sanctions, AML-CTF, fraud, ESG, and reputational risk. The role also involves applying Know-Your-Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence screening where relevant to compliance assessments.

Monitoring and Stakeholder Support

• Track compliance performance through KPIs, dashboards, and data analytics.
• Support compliance training and awareness initiatives across the Development Business.
• Provide compliance-related guidance and support to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Procurement, Human Capital, and other Majid Al Futtaim functions.
• Help maintain trusted stakeholder relationships across different organizational levels.
• Apply appropriate discretion when managing investigations, disclosures, and other sensitive compliance matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Ethics and Compliance, or Third-Party Risk Management.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management, due diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Knowledge of Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AML-CTF, sanctions, and KYC compliance.
• Experience with compliance risk assessment and monitoring.
• Ability to work with compliance data analytics and performance reporting.
• Understanding of policy management and compliance control processes.
• Familiarity with GRC technologies and Compliance Management Systems.
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence appropriately, handle sensitive matters, and build trusted working relationships across organizational levels.

What We Offer

Majid Al Futtaim describes a friendly working environment supported by more than 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues guided by its Leadership Model. The organization highlights its mission of creating memorable experiences and its more than 27 years as a regional market leader.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional business group operating across multiple sectors. This Emirati talent position supports Corporate Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management activities within Majid Al Futtaim Development Business.