Senior Compliance Specialist

1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title:

Sr Compliance Specialist

Job Grade

JG 5

Division

Risk & Management Compliance

Department

Risk Management

2. JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for leading and overseeing compliance management framework and activities across all departments. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards. The role will collaborate with various departments and senior management to promote a strong culture of compliance, integrity, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.

3. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To

Head of Risk Management & Compliance

Supervises

None

4. KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic:

• Contribute to the development of company strategies and business plans by identifying and emphasizing key compliance requirements and potential regulatory impacts associated with strategic options and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain an integrated compliance management framework, incorporating industry best practices to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Support senior management in developing compliance strategies, programs, and monitoring mechanisms that align with the organization’s objectives and regulatory landscape.

Operational:

• Adherence to quality, health & Safety, Information security and business continuity policies.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
• Monitor organizational compliance through audits, reviews, and assessments to identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present compliance reports and dashboards to senior management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting compliance status, issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the company’s compliance register, ensuring timely updates and documentation of compliance obligations and actions.
• Develop and maintain department-level compliance reporting templates, ensuring consistency and completeness across the organization.
• Support projects and initiatives by integrating compliance requirements into their planning and execution stages.
• Conduct compliance assessments and follow up on corrective and preventive action plans to ensure timely closure.
• Promote a compliance-aware culture through communication, awareness sessions, and training initiatives across all departments.
• Coordinate employee training sessions and awareness programs to enhance understanding of compliance standards, ethical behavior, and regulatory obligations.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the role as assigned by the line manager.

People:

• Ensure compliance with the performance management process and its linkages to learning and development, promotion, career growth, and succession planning.
• Contribute to people development initiatives within the department.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues to enhance compliance awareness and accountability.

5. WORk INTERACTIONS:

Internal:

• Head of Risk Management & Compliance
• Internal Audit
• All Employees

External:

• Key vendors and contractors
• Regulators and governmental authorities

6. Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

• % of staff trained in compliance awareness and ethical standards
• % of compliance breaches detected, reported, and resolved
• % of departments with updated and approved compliance policies

• Degree of adherence to compliance monitoring plan and reporting timelines
• Degree of effectiveness of compliance guidelines and corrective actions
• Accuracy and completeness of compliance documentation and reports

7. PROFILE: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, or any related discipline is preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc, MBA, or PGD in a relevant discipline are preferred.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in compliance, governance, or internal control.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic languages is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.