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Compliance Manager

Gulftainer
Sharjah, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Compliance risk assessment and programme managementCompliance obligations registers and planningCompliance policy development and implementationCompliance controls and control testingAnti-bribery and corruption complianceThird-party due diligence and integrity screening

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Role purpose

Manage Gulftainer’s Group compliance programme by translating requirements and internal policies into practical controls, responsibilities, and measurable actions.

Identify compliance risks, monitor adherence, support investigations, and provide the Chief Legal Officer with visibility of material issues and corrective actions.

Reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

Compliance framework and controls

  • Maintain the Group framework, obligations register, compliance risk assessments, and annual compliance plan.
  • Develop policies and practical controls covering relevant compliance requirements, including anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and third-party integrity.
  • Review proposed activities and operational changes to identify compliance requirements before implementation.

Due diligence, monitoring, and investigations

  • Coordinate risk-based due diligence, integrity checks, sanctions screening, and documented safeguards for relevant third parties.
  • Conduct planned compliance reviews and test control effectiveness; track findings, corrective actions, owners, and deadlines.
  • Support reporting channels and investigations; keep secure case records and handle information discreetly.

Training, reporting, and coordination

  • Develop compliance training plans and coordinate induction, refresher, and targeted sessions; track completion and understanding.
  • Prepare dashboards on risks, incidents, reviews, overdue actions, due diligence, and training; escalate material concerns with recommended next steps.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, support regulatory enquiries under the Chief Legal Officer’s direction, and maintain retrievable compliance evidence.
  • Coordinate with business leaders, Legal, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, QHSE, Internal Audit, and other functions.

Competencies

  • Compliance risk assessment, programme management, policy implementation, due diligence, integrity screening, monitoring, control testing, and corrective action verification.
  • Investigation support, evidence handling, confidential case management, compliance training, and management reporting.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and confidence to challenge non-compliant practices; understanding of ports, terminals, logistics, and international business environments.

Success measures and stakeholders

Success includes clear compliance ownership, delivery of the plan, evidence-backed closure of findings, controlled third-party onboarding, timely incident handling, and reliable management reporting.

Regular interaction with business leaders and compliance owners; external contacts may include legal advisers, consultants, screening providers, auditors, and relevant regulators or authorities.

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