Compliance Specialist - Engineering, Quick Commerce

Afaq Q Tech General Trading - G11; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech trading company in Riyadh is looking for a Compliance Specialist to manage compliance with local government regulations and assist with licenses and permits. The role requires 2+ years experience working with regulatory bodies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. Fluency in Arabic is required, along with proficiency in English. This position expects 40% travel within the country.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies.
• Experience with high-level negotiation and relationship management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist compliance lead in managing operational compliance.
• Liaison with government authorities for licenses and permits.
• Track, monitor and report compliance permits status.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Native Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field

Job description

Compliance Specialist – Quick Commerce

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer‑centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want – low prices, vast selection, and convenience – Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world‑class e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from website to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and vendors around the world.

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Quick Commerce as a Compliance Specialist for multiple tasks related to municipalities, civil defense, and service providers licenses and permits. 40% travel within the country is expected.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Assist compliance lead in managing Amazon Now building and operation compliance to authorities’ requirements by ensuring business set‑up for new launches, timely tracking, reporting, and resolution of regulatory requirements across the country in collaboration with wider AMET markets.
• Government authorities liaison, including and not limited to Economic Department, Municipalities, Civil Defense, and service providers to issue licenses and permits within an expedited timeline.
• Compliance permits tracking, monitoring and reporting status to leaders.
• Effective stakeholder management including consultants, contractors, vendors and internal business functions to ensure permits are obtained and renewed in a timely manner.
• Escalation management for delayed or high‑priority permits.
• Contribute to permits renewal process optimization, digitalization, standardization and improvement across the country.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies experience.
• Experience with high‑level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and delivering results.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Native Arabic speaker.
• Fluent speaking, writing and reading in English.

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