Compliance Manager UAE Egypt KSA

IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)

United Arab Emirates

LE_0165-Grome Marketing (Cyprus) Ltd.

Employee Assignment

Hybrid

Full Time

18 August 2025

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and drive the execution of the compliance program in the MENA region, in alignment with global and regional standards;
• Assist in conducting and documenting compliance-related investigations, ensuring appropriate follow-up and reporting;
• Support the preparation and coordination of the Regional Compliance Committee (CCM) meetings, including agenda setting, collection of regional updates, and documentation of key outcomes;
• Drive the implementation of global and regional compliance initiatives/projects, tools, and systems across the MENA region;
• Monitor adherence to internal compliance policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery, Trade Compliance, Speak-Up Policy) and escalate potential breaches appropriately;
• Assist with third-party due diligence and on-boarding processes as part of the regional Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program;
• Conduct compliance risk screenings and support the execution of risk assessments and employee surveys;
• Deliver or coordinate compliance trainings, including onboarding sessions and targeted refreshers based on local risks and legal requirements;
• Monitor local regulatory and legal developments in MENA and support the alignment of internal policies accordingly;
• Act as a first point of contact for local management and employees regarding compliance-related topics;
• Prepare regular compliance updates and reports for regional and global compliance teams;
• Coordinate communication and engagement activities during Compliance Week and other awareness campaigns across MENA;
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent compliance practices and alignment;
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of compliance activities, investigations, trainings, and follow-up actions;
• Support external counsel or auditors when required, by providing relevant documentation or background information
• Investigations within MENA and other regional investigations as required from time to time
  
  

• A bachelor’s degree in law
• A qualified/admitted lawyer with 3–5 years experience
• Good Working Knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office
• Proven track record in Compliance matters especially in training and investigations
• A separate compliance qualification will be an advantageous
• Will be an advantage if the candidate has worked in the IMEA jurisdiction previously and/or in the water technology and/or in the sanitaryware industry
  
  

• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. Proficiency in Arabic will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to learn and cross collaborate in a matrix organization
• Candidate will be required from time to time to work outside of working hours
• Agility and ability to work in a cross cultural environment
• Will be advantageous if the candidate is located in the UAE/Egypt