Senior Ethics & Compliance Officer

NMDC Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Ethics and Compliance Officer to oversee compliance programs. The ideal candidate will lead investigations, develop training initiatives, and promote ethical behavior across the organization. Applicants must possess a relevant degree and professional certifications, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, especially in international EPC contractor environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, or Accountancy or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CCEP, CIA, etc. are required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in compliance within international EPC contractor organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Monitor compliance with key internal and regulatory policies.
• Lead investigations into potential violations and coordinate with departments.
• Develop compliance training programs and promote integrity campaigns.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and prepare regulatory submissions.

Skills

Integrity

Strategic Insight

Ethics Compliance

Investigative Skills

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, or Accountancy

Professional certification (CFE, CCEP, CIA, etc.)

Job description

This position supports the development, implementation, and oversight of the Corporate Compliance Program, with a strong focus on ethics, investigations, and regulatory reporting. The role requires a high level of integrity, independence, and strategic insight to foster a culture of compliance and accountability across the organization.
The Senior Ethics and Compliance Officer functions as part of an independent and objective team that reviews and evaluates compliance issues and concerns within the organization and assists in the execution of compliance-related activities under the direction of the Ethics and Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead elements of the designing, implementation, and maintenance of the Corporate Compliance Program, ensuring activities align with internal policies, applicable regulations, and international standards to foster a strong culture of compliance across NMDC Group.
• Proactive lead role in the maintaining and updating compliance policies, procedures, and the Company’s Standards of Conduct to promote ethical behavior and regulatory adherence.
• Monitor compliance with key internal policies such as the Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, and Fraud Control Policy and conduct pattern and data analysis of data gathered to identify potential areas of risk / specific compliance focus.
• Lead investigations (including supervision of Ethics & Compliance Officers as directed by the Ethics & Compliance Manager) of potential violations by gathering information, coordinating with relevant departments, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture Department to design and deliver compliance training programs for new hires and ongoing staff development.
• Promote a culture of integrity through awareness campaigns and engagement with leadership and staff.
• Conducting ethics and compliance risk assessments, analysis, and recommendation reports for new territories / clients / business lines
• Ensuring all activities have detailed, contemporaneous files for all compliance related activities
• Preparing reports and regulatory submissions to authorities including SCA, as needed including reviewing reports of Ethics and Compliance Officers.
• Leading compliance risk assessments for operations and international entities and support mitigation planning and due diligence efforts.
• Monitoring third-party compliance risks and ensure responsible sourcing practices are followed.
• Collaborate with Corporate Group, BU departments & functions & other internal stakeholders to address compliance matters and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Implementing compliance training and awareness programs for employees and managers.
• Attend internal committees when required and perform other compliance - related tasks as directed by the Compliance Manager, Group Legal Director or senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or, Finance or, Accountancy or equivalent
• Professional certifications including but not limited to CFE, CCEP, CIA, CCRP, ICSI or equivalent is required
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience in similar industries, preferably in an international EPC contractor organization familiar with cross-border ethics and compliance implementation.