145 Compliance Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our organization is seeking a seasoned professional to lead initiatives ensuring compliance with Safety, Health & Environment regulations. As the Senior Advisor – Safety, Health, you will develop robust safety programs and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.

• Act as the primary contact for all Safety, Health & Environment -related matters, offering expert guidance to management and staff.
• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive Safety, Health & Environment strategies and programs in line with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, and near-misses, and drive the implementation of corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices in Safety, Health & Environment across all operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior Safety, Health & Environment staff, supporting their growth and maintaining high standards of performance.
• Stay current with UAE and international Safety, Health & Environment regulations and best practices, ensuring full compliance.
• Develop and deliver Safety, Health & Environment training programs to enhance awareness and skills across the organization.
• Prepare and present detailed Safety, Health & Environment reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage emergency response planning and crisis management initiatives effectively.
• Serve as the company representative for regulatory bodies on Safety, Health & Environment matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent certification (mandatory for those with Engineering or related degrees).
• At least 10 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment , with a focus on supervision and leadership.
• Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and managing effective safety programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE and international Safety, Health & Environment regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform effective risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in Safety, Health & Environment management software and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience in inspections, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Expertise in emergency response planning and crisis management.
• Familiarity with international standards like ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with a talent for mentoring and developing team members.
• Solid understanding of local UAE safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to adapt to cultural differences within a diverse work environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UAE for site inspections and audits as required.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Goal-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement in Safety, Health & Environment practices.
• Decisive in addressing safety concerns and implementing corrective measures swiftly.

Our company is searching for a motivated and experienced Compliance Specialist to guarantee that our business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Your duties will include reviewing employee work, developing company policies, and responding to policy violations.

The ideal candidate will be professional, highly analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. To prosper in this role, you should be fluent in risk management and our industry's principles.

• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program. Develop and review company policies.
• Advise management on the company's compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a compliance officer role.
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
• Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

This role requires coordinating with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance, managing logistics operations, engaging with stakeholders, obtaining commercial licenses, and maintaining accurate documentation.

• Coordinate import and export permits, including End Use Certificates and MOD approvals.
• Obtain clearance certificates from relevant authorities (TDRA, FANR, MEDIA, Dangerous Goods, etc.).
• Liaise with MOD, Tawazun, and government affairs departments for pre-approvals and official coordination.
• Draft official correspondence in Arabic for MOD, Tawazun, and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and update internal stakeholders on changes to government policies, legislation, and regulations.

• Coordinate all DHL-related shipments and logistics for both local and international movements.
• Provide logistical support for local and overseas testing, exhibitions, and events.
• Support logistics for joint ventures and supplier engagements.
• Oversee the coordination and logistics for exhibitions and events.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in relation to logistics and compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers on logistics planning and execution.
• Support logistics-related stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Manage and update marketing material inventory for events and exhibitions.

• Manage commercial licenses and related approvals (e.g., trade license, ADRA registration, activity additions).
• Ensure all regulatory documents are updated and aligned with EDGE policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in logistics, government liaison, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with UAE regulatory authorities (e.g., MOD, Tawazun, FANR, TDRA) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of import/export regulations and UAE licensing procedures.

• Proficiency in official letter drafting in Arabic and English.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

EDGE is an advanced technology group that develops innovative solutions for defence and beyond. We strive to bring breakthrough innovations to market with greater speed and efficiency.

Job Overview

Our company is seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory standards and technical specifications, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

The role involves evaluating and estimating costs associated with obtaining approvals and certifications for parts and labor, staying updated on local and international automotive regulations, and ensuring compliance through proactive measures.

• Evaluate and estimate costs associated with obtaining approvals and certifications for parts and labor.
• Stay updated on local and international automotive regulations, standards, and certification requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for approval processes, including testing, documentation, and other associated expenses.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for approval submissions.
• Ensure documentation meets the specified standards and requirements.
• Provide guidance on design changes or improvements to meet approval standards.
• Collaborate with external testing laboratories and certification agencies.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party approval service providers.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with approval requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience as an estimator in the automotive bodyshop sector.
• Strong understanding of vehicle parts, repair processes, and cost estimation tools.
• Familiarity with local and international automotive regulations and certification requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

This role offers a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to work with a dynamic and experienced team.

About Us

We are a leading provider of (industry) services, with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality results and providing exceptional customer service.

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic deliverables in the UAE and maintaining oversight of the regulatory reporting inventory. This involves embedding the regulatory reporting process framework, which requires leading on creating playbooks and overseeing the delivery of multiple material UAE regulatory deliverables (RBS, EWRA, BRFs, etc.) that necessitate bank-wide coordination.

You will act as the single point of contact and SME for specific regulatory reporting requirements, operating as a horizontal layer across all lines of business and bank functions. To excel in this role, you will need to have experience working effectively with banking regulators and advanced knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements issued by major regulators in the Middle East.

A key aspect of this position is your ability to lead transformation and drive effective changes through people in a large matrix organization. Strong leadership capabilities, ability to influence at senior levels, and effective communication and interpersonal skills are also essential. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a resilient and adaptable professional with the ability to navigate complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determining and implementing an optimal bank-wide operating model which maximizes efficiency and effectiveness.
• Early identification and scoping of new reporting requirements, including engagement with the CB and industry bodies to influence proposed / future requirements and delivery of 'dry runs.'
• Co-ordination and delivery of the end-to-end reporting process including submission management, internal escalation, and handling post submission Central Bank queries.
• Validation of business-as-usual report submissions via a combination of data assurance and analytical review techniques.
• Targeted deep-dive quality assurance reviews to drive bank-wide effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements:

• A graduate degree is required to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit.
• Proven experience working effectively with banking regulators is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements issued by the PRA, DFSA, or other major regulators in the Middle East is crucial.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to influence at senior levels in a complex environment are necessary.
• Ability to lead transformation and drive effective changes through people in a large matrix organization is vital.
• Ability to form effective relationships and achieve influence at the most senior level in the organization in a pressurized, deadline-driven and complex environment is required.

Benefits:

• This is a highly rewarding role that offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's regulatory reporting function.
• You will have the chance to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for regulatory compliance.
• This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that requires strong leadership and technical skills.

About Us:

• We are a forward-thinking organization that is committed to innovation and excellence in all aspects of our business.
• We believe in the importance of continuous learning and professional development.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

At Pemo, we believe that all business owners deserve to be successful. Business owners deserve to spend their time and money doing what they do best - running their businesses. They deserve to stay in control of their finances, at any point in time, effortlessly! That's why we have built the all-in-one spend management platform that empowers MENA business owners and their teams. With Pemo, company spending becomes easy, fast and transparent. Teams can spend smarter and autonomously. Business owners can run more efficient workplaces and keep control of their finances. Pemo gives superpowers to businesses so they can be bold and fast.

→ nurture a friendly & safe environment

→ foster a strong sense of collaboration

→ trust each other and are positive challengers

→ encourage everyone to make courageous decisions

→ are no-ego doers

→ shoot for the moon and work backwards!

What you’ll do:

You’ll be working directly to support the development of the compliance programme and use your experience to help create an excellent compliance aware culture. It’s an opportunity to put your stamp on something and help shape how we do compliance at Pemo.

In this role you’ll work on:

Regulatory Compliance

• Provide compliance advice to the rest of the Pemo team, business units and management.
• Construct, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and processes to ensure that the systems and controls framework is adequate and up-to-date.
• Conduct compliance reviews, perform compliance monitoring and surveillance to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are being followed and adhered to.
• Provide regular internal management information on compliance related activities, for onward escalation, including the development of compliance governance packs.
• Manage awareness, identification and remediation of compliance breaches, and ensure these are escalated appropriately.
• Implement risk-based monitoring and assurance programs on core oversight activities - such as complaints, customer outcomes, outsourcing, product governance, financial promotions, etc.
• Assist on the development and delivery of compliance training to the organization.
• Partner with the Product Owners to drive the appropriate execution of compliance requirements and product governance.

Financial Crime Compliance

• To assist in ensuring Pemo operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and group standards relating to Anti-Money Laundering, Market Abuse, Anti Bribery, PEPs and Sanctions, Criminal Finances and Fraud.
• Assess the money laundering risks of any new products and services, or any new channels for promoting and distributing them
• Perform financial crime thematic reviews and implement control testing programmes
• Perform group-wide risk assessments and communicate outcomes to senior management committees and via the MLRO Report
• Co-ordinate with the 1st Line teams to ensure systems and controls appropriately mitigate financial crime and fraud risks
• Specifically, build a good relationship with the 1st line Financial Crime Teams, working together to manage risk and provide advisory on Pemo’s risk appetite
• Maintaining oversight of High Risk relationships, PEP management, EDD sign off, periodic and trigger review processes and breach management, escalating where appropriate
• Act with devolved authority to investigate and assess internal SARs, and manage through to the conclusion of disclosure, or documented rationale for non-disclosure.

Within 1 month you'll:

• Get up to speed with how we do things at Pemo, where we’ve been, and what the next steps are in our business and compliance strategy;
• Help assess and build Compliance control, and hit the ground running;
• Meet people!

Within 3 months you'll:

• Develop a suite of compliance processes, including registers, ticketing systems, reporting mechanisms, etc;
• Take a starring role in oversight and monitoring of control functions - including onboarding, AML processes, complaints, etc;
• Begin the development of a range of policies and procedures that impact Pemo’s activities.

Within 6 months you'll:

• Be comfortable working autonomously and in providing advice and support to the business units;
• Be a subject matter expert on how Compliance works - and be able to confidently articulate that internally and to external partners and stakeholders;
• Take over the Compliance Plan to ensure all compliance activities are completed as scheduled and to an excellent standard.
  

What we love about you:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in an e-money, payment services or a corporate banking environment - ideally having operated at Senior Manager or DMLRO level already in a second line role.
• Experience and good understanding of the Payment Services Regulations, digital payment Regulations, and AML rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - in particular, experience of writing policies, briefing papers and reports.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to confidently challenge the business units, and advise on solutions to problems.
• The ability to build strong relationships, make impactful contributions and influence business strategy.
• You’ll need to be a generalist for this role - it’d be great to see if you have experience or certification in one of each: AML, CAMS, Regulatory Compliance, Conduct, Financial Crime and Data Protection.
• Strong track record of implementation and execution of regulatory and compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of AML rules, Money Laundering Regulations and how to implement the risk based approach.
• Experience of delivering compliance advice and training to internal stakeholders.
• A pragmatic way of thinking, coupled with legal, compliance or financial qualifications.

The Compliance Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the Risk & Compliance department at CSC Dubai, a regulated CSP (Corporate Service Provider) Supervised by ADGM and DFSA frameworks. This position is ideal for an individual with at least 2 years of UAE experience in a compliance-related role within the financial services or corporate sector. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, conducting compliance monitoring activities, and providing support to the MLRO and Compliance Officer in day-to-day operations.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

Regulatory Compliance Support:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies (FSRA, ADGM, DFSA).
• Support the Risk & Compliance team in implementing and maintaining compliance programs and processes.
• Conduct regular checks and reviews of compliance documentation to ensure they meet regulatory standards.

Client Onboarding and Due Diligence:

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring of clients to assess risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and update client records in line with the company's Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and regulatory obligations.

Sanctions Screening:

• Perform sanctions screening of new and existing clients against global sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU, etc.), identifying and reporting any matches in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all transactions are screened for sanctions risks, and escalate any potential hits to the MLRO for further investigation.
• Maintain accurate records of sanctions screenings and report any potential violations to the relevant authorities.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Assist in monitoring ongoing compliance and regulatory risks within the organization.
• Prepare and maintain reports on compliance activities, ensuring timely submission to senior management and regulatory authorities as needed.

Compliance Audits and Reviews:

• Support internal audits and compliance reviews to assess the effectiveness of the company's policies, procedures, and controls.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure compliance gaps are addressed promptly.

Training and Awareness:

• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees on regulatory updates, internal procedures, sanctions compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) measures.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the organization by encouraging awareness of policies and regulatory changes.

Regulatory Communication:

• Assist in preparing responses to regulatory queries, investigations, and submissions.
• Support the MLRO and Compliance Officer in liaising with regulators and external auditors.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field. Additional certifications in compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a compliance or regulatory role, ideally within the financial services, corporate services, or legal sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FSRA, ADGM, DFSA).
• Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and the associated reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
• Understanding of financial crime risk management, including fraud, sanctions, and market abuse.
• Experience in sanctions screening and familiarity with global sanctions lists and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with compliance software or systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear reports and communicate effectively with senior management, clients, and regulators.

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers .

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

• This position supports the Company’s global compliance programs, with a particular focus on compliance focused learning and development elements, leveraging existing resources as well as identifying new opportunities.
• Assist in Training roll-out and follow-ups including annual Code of Conduct and other online courses.
• Drive timely completion of all annual online compliance trainings and maintain tracking process to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate Third Party compliance trainings in all locations and track compliance.
• Assist in compliance communication (posters, emails, etc.) and coordination.
• Coordinate and communicate Compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work closely with support staff and other functions (in particular Internal Audit, Communications, and HR Global Training) in promoting compliance initiatives via newsletters.
• Communicate compliance updates and developments in all locations.
• Support compliance initiatives and other related administrative work (setting up calls/meetings, etc.).
• Draft, edit, and format letters and legal documents as instructed by Associate General Counsel.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Visio, and other electronic tools. Ability to produce graphs and reports using Excel and other similar software.
• Experience with electronic databases and systems.

At Pemo, we believe that all business owners deserve to be successful. Business owners deserve to spend their time and money doing what they do best - running their businesses. They deserve to stay in control of their finances, at any point in time, effortlessly! That's why we have built the all-in-one spend management platform that empowers MENA business owners and their teams. With Pemo, company spending becomes easy, fast and transparent. Teams can spend smarter and autonomously. Business owners can run more efficient workplaces and keep control of their finances. Pemo gives superpowers to businesses so they can be bold and fast.

→ nurture a friendly & safe environment

→ foster a strong sense of collaboration

→ trust each other and are positive challengers

→ encourage everyone to make courageous decisions

→ are no-ego doers

→ shoot for the moon and work backwards!

What you’ll do:

You’ll be working directly to support the development of the compliance programme and use your experience to help create an excellent compliance aware culture. It’s an opportunity to put your stamp on something and help shape how we do compliance at Pemo.

In this role you’ll work on:

Regulatory Compliance

• Provide compliance advice to the rest of the Pemo team, business units and management.
• Construct, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and processes to ensure that the systems and controls framework is adequate and up-to-date.
• Conduct compliance reviews, perform compliance monitoring and surveillance to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are being followed and adhered to.
• Provide regular internal management information on compliance related activities, for onward escalation, including the development of compliance governance packs.
• Manage awareness, identification and remediation of compliance breaches, and ensure these are escalated appropriately.
• Implement risk-based monitoring and assurance programs on core oversight activities - such as complaints, customer outcomes, outsourcing, product governance, financial promotions, etc.
• Assist on the development and delivery of compliance training to the organization.
• Partner with the Product Owners to drive the appropriate execution of compliance requirements and product governance.
  

Financial Crime Compliance

• To assist in ensuring Pemo operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and group standards relating to Anti-Money Laundering, Market Abuse, Anti Bribery, PEPs and Sanctions, Criminal Finances and Fraud.
• Assess the money laundering risks of any new products and services, or any new channels for promoting and distributing them
• Perform financial crime thematic reviews and implement control testing programmes
• Perform group-wide risk assessments and communicate outcomes to senior management committees and via the MLRO Report
• Co-ordinate with the 1st Line teams to ensure systems and controls appropriately mitigate financial crime and fraud risks
• Specifically, build a good relationship with the 1st line Financial Crime Teams, working together to manage risk and provide advisory on Pemo’s risk appetite
• Maintaining oversight of High Risk relationships, PEP management, EDD sign off, periodic and trigger review processes and breach management, escalating where appropriate
• Act with devolved authority to investigate and assess internal SARs, and manage through to the conclusion of disclosure, or documented rationale for non-disclosure.
  

Within 1 month you'll:

• Get up to speed with how we do things at Pemo, where we’ve been, and what the next steps are in our business and compliance strategy;
• Help assess and build Compliance control, and hit the ground running;
• Meet people!
  

Within 3 months you'll:

• Develop a suite of compliance processes, including registers, ticketing systems, reporting mechanisms, etc;
• Take a starring role in oversight and monitoring of control functions - including onboarding, AML processes, complaints, etc;
• Begin the development of a range of policies and procedures that impact Pemo’s activities.
  

Within 6 months you'll:

• Be comfortable working autonomously and in providing advice and support to the business units;
• Be a subject matter expert on how Compliance works - and be able to confidently articulate that internally and to external partners and stakeholders;
• Take over the Compliance Plan to ensure all compliance activities are completed as scheduled and to an excellent standard.
  

What we love about you:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in an e-money, payment services or a corporate banking environment - ideally having operated at Senior Manager or DMLRO level already in a second line role.
• Experience and good understanding of the Payment Services Regulations, digital payment Regulations, and AML rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - in particular, experience of writing policies, briefing papers and reports.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to confidently challenge the business units, and advise on solutions to problems.
• The ability to build strong relationships, make impactful contributions and influence business strategy.
• You’ll need to be a generalist for this role - it’d be great to see if you have experience or certification in one of each: AML, CAMS, Regulatory Compliance, Conduct, Financial Crime and Data Protection.
• Strong track record of implementation and execution of regulatory and compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of AML rules, Money Laundering Regulations and how to implement the risk based approach.
• Experience of delivering compliance advice and training to internal stakeholders.
• A pragmatic way of thinking, coupled with legal, compliance or financial qualifications.