Head of Compliance Management

Position Title: Head of Compliance Management Department

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Framework Development and Governance

Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Compliance Management System (CMS) for the company, and formulate the annual compliance plan.

Identify and assess legal compliance risks in the company's operations, labor, finance, and cross-border trade.

Monitor constantly changing laws and regulations (specifically Omani local laws and international sanctions lists) and timely update company policies while alerting management to potential risks.

International Trade and Sanctions Compliance

Responsible for US sanctions compliance reviews within the jurisdiction (including OFAC list screening) to ensure the company does not conduct transactions with sanctioned entities.

Manage export control compliance matters to ensure the cross-border transfer of equipment, technology, and data complies with relevant legal provisions.

Formulate and execute policies regarding "Anti-Money Laundering (AML)" and "Anti-Foreign Corruption (FCPA)" in alignment with US legal requirements.

Internal Control and Anti-Fraud

Lead internal compliance audits to inspect the implementation of policies across various departments.

Establish a whistleblowing mechanism and be responsible for investigating and handling internal fraud, corruption, or misconduct.

Conduct regular compliance training for employees, manage the signing of compliance commitments, and foster a culture of compliance.

Contract and Commercial Compliance Review

Conduct in-depth compliance reviews of major commercial contracts and cooperation agreements to ensure terms contain no legal pitfalls.

Review marketing materials and external statements to ensure they do not involve false advertising or infringement risks.

Regulatory Liaison and Crisis Management

Act as the primary liaison for the company facing government regulatory agencies, Customs, and the Labor Ministry to handle government inspections or inquiries.

Lead the handling of sudden compliance crisis events (e.g., administrative penalties, investigations into major accidents).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law; holding a legal practicing certificate. Professional compliance certifications (such as CAMS, CCEP-I) are preferred.

Proficient in Omani Labor Law and Commercial Law: Able to interpret local employment and business regulatory rules in depth. Familiar with US Law/International Compliance: Must have practical experience in OFAC sanctions compliance, export controls, or FCPA anti-corruption. Familiarity with ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System) or other international compliance standards is a plus.

English as a working language: Must possess a high level of legal English proficiency, able to independently draft complex English compliance reports and policy documents, and handle cross-border audits entirely in English.

8 or more years of experience in legal or compliance roles, including at least 3 years in a similar management position. Possess strong risk sensitivity and integrity, able to work under pressure and make independent judgments in complex political/legal environments. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, adept at handling relationships with local authorities and expatriate staff.