Compliance Manager

Nesma Infrastructure & Technology; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology is seeking a Compliance Leader to manage the organization’s compliance program in Saudi Arabia. You will develop, implement, and monitor policies, oversee regulatory obligations, and drive risk-based governance across the company.

You will coordinate with Internal Audit and other assurance functions, prepare periodic compliance reports, and escalate high-risk issues to senior management to promote integrity and ethical business conduct.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of compliance management, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of risk management principles and internal control systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory monitoring, compliance assessments, and reporting practices.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in report preparation, documentation management, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the company’s compliance framework, policies, procedures, and monitoring programs.
• Identify, track, and maintain a register of applicable laws, regulations, licenses, permits, certificates, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews, assessments, and monitoring activities to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of compliance risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Review and communicate regulatory changes and ensure implementation of required actions.
• Follow up on compliance findings, action plans, and regulatory commitments to ensure timely closure.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports and dashboards for management and relevant committees.
• Support the maintenance of company licenses, permits, certifications, and regulatory submissions.
• Escalate significant compliance breaches and high-risk issues to management.
• Support the Chief Audit & Compliance Executive in reporting compliance matters to senior management and relevant committees.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance oversight.

Job description

About the Company

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology (NIT)

About the Role

To manage and support the organization's compliance activities by ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and governance requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining an effective compliance framework, monitoring regulatory obligations, mitigating compliance risks, and promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the company’s compliance framework, policies, procedures, and monitoring programs.
• Identify, track, and maintain a register of applicable laws, regulations, licenses, permits, certificates, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews, assessments, and monitoring activities to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of compliance risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Review and communicate regulatory changes and ensure implementation of required actions.
• Follow up on compliance findings, action plans, and regulatory commitments to ensure timely closure.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports and dashboards for management and relevant committees.
• Support the maintenance of company licenses, permits, certifications, and regulatory submissions.
• Escalate significant compliance breaches and high-risk issues to management.
• Support the Chief Audit & Compliance Executive in reporting compliance matters to senior management and relevant committees.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, Audit, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of compliance management, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of risk management principles and internal control systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory monitoring, compliance assessments, and reporting practices.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in report preparation, documentation management, and Microsoft Office applications.