Compliance Manager

We are working with a leading international oil trading firm seeking a compliance manager to join their team in the UAE:

1. Compliance Program Development & Execution

• Design, implement, and manage the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) framework aligned with global and local regulations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements across their operations.

2. Regulatory & Risk Management

• Monitor, assess, and manage compliance risks, ensuring the business operates within a lawful and ethical framework.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of compliance issues.
• Implement control systems to detect and mitigate compliance violations (e.g., trade surveillance, suspicious activity monitoring).

3. Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide pragmatic, timely, and strategic compliance advice to senior management, legal teams, and business units.
• Collaborate with internal teams on Values & Culture programs to enhance the ethical framework.
• Lead compliance investigations, including handling matters raised through speak-up channels.

4. Compliance Monitoring & Surveillance

• Oversee the compliance monitoring program, including transaction monitoring, business communications reviews, and trade surveillance.
• Investigate and resolve anomalies in trade data or potential regulatory breaches.
• Ensure proactive risk mitigation strategies are in place.

5. Training & Policy Development

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across company to enhance awareness and ensure policy adherence.
• Provide guidance on regulatory changes, ensuring the business adapts to evolving compliance landscapes.
• Support the creation and enforcement of internal compliance policies and procedures.