Compliance Director

DataVolt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

DataVolt, a global leader in sustainable data centers, seeks a senior compliance executive to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of company-wide compliance programs, policies, and procedures.

You will identify regulatory risks, shape mitigation strategies, review colleagues' work, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People & Culture to ensure swift resolution of issues across international operations.

Qualifications

• Senior compliance leadership experience required.
• AML, KYC, anti-bribery, and data privacy expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review colleagues' work to identify issues and provide guidance or training.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and best practices in compliance control.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People & Culture to resolve compliance issues; consult corporate attorney as needed.

Skills

Compliance leadership

AML compliance

KYC

Data privacy

Regulatory awareness

Education

Law/Finance degree

Professional certifications (CCEP/CISA/CGRC/CIA/CA)

Job description

Company Description

DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible to lead the function and develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs/policies, and procedures, enforcing/ developing/ updating the internal policies in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters.
• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, People & Culture, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues

Experience & Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Governance Risk & Compliance (CGRC), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or similar) is a must with Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within the digital services or IT industry, with international operations.
• Hands on experience with AML compliances, KYC, Anti bribery and Data Privacy regulations