We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory, corporate governance, legal, ESG, and operational compliance across the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and verify compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, resolutions, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate regulatory matters and disclosures with SCA and ADX.
- Monitor material operational, financial, and compliance matters requiring regulatory disclosure.
- Maintain and audit the insider registry and enforce applicable blackout trading periods.
- Develop and maintain an annual compliance action plan and update it for regulatory changes.
- Prepare independent compliance reports for the Audit Committee covering significant matters, irregularities, and systemic risks.
- Establish and maintain whistleblowing and employee-protection mechanisms.
- Investigate compliance breaches and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead internal compliance activities and coordinate external corporate and regulatory audits.
- Coordinate ESG data collection and support preparation of the annual ESG report in accordance with applicable GRI/SASB requirements.
- Monitor the validity and renewal of MoIAT product certifications, including ECAS and Emirates Quality Mark (EQM).
- Liaise with FFZA,Civil Defence, and other authorities regarding licenses, permits, approvals, and regulatory matters.
- Monitor plant emissions and waste-management compliance in accordance with applicable UAE environmental legislation.
- Coordinate with Municipality, FNRC, Chamber of Commerce, Civil Defence, and other government authorities.
- Liaise with external advocates and legal consultants on regulatory and compliance matters.
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Provide compliance guidance, awareness, and training to operational and support teams.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Compliance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–4 years of progressive UAE regulatory compliance experience.
- Experience working within a listed-company environment and familiarity with SCA/ADX requirements is essential.
- Experience with UAE regulatory and government portals, including MoIAT and ADX/DFM disclosure platforms, is highly desirable.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, building materials, or another regulated operational environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory reporting, compliance risk, internal controls, and investigations.
- Experience dealing directly with UAE government and regulatory authorities.
- Strong written and spoken English is essential.
- Arabic fluency is highly desirable
- Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder-management, investigation, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compliance training and practical guidance to operational teams.
