Assistant Manager - Compliance & Investigations

Job Purpose

Key responsibilities

Compliance Risk -

• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual compliance calendar and operational compliance registers.
• Assist in identifying and assessing compliance risks across the organization.
• Report compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Support the review and auditing of adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on current regulatory and compliance changes to ensure continuous adherence.
• Assist in following up on annual disclosure and declaration forms to ensure timely submission.
• Maintain and update the related party transactions, insider registers, and approval forms.
• Assist in the development and regular updating of compliance training materials.

Investigation Oversight -

• Assist in overseeing internal investigations, including fraud investigations.
• Review evidence and assist in preparing legal documentation, recommending appropriate legal actions when necessary.
• Ensure investigations comply with relevant labour laws, company policies, and internal protocols.

Policy and Procedure Development -

• Interpret laws and regulations to advise and assist in the development of necessary policies, procedures, and forms to ensure compliance.
• Assist in standardizing compliance processes across the organization to mitigate risks.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business law or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Governance, Risk, compliance, and/or fraud are highly desirable.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance roles.

Job Specific Skills

• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting abilities.
• Clear and concise communication of complex risks and regulatory issues.
• Proactive attitude with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Quality awareness and commitment to excellence.
• Hands-on and self-motivated approach to problem-solving.
• Good oral & written communication skills English. Arabic is a plus

Competencies

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• This revision separates the skills from the core competencies more distinctly.