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Engineering | Abu Dhabi, Abu Zaby, United Arab Emirates

Job Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in Aerospace or equivalent; GCAA / EASA B License or FAA A P certificate required. If the applicant does not have a university degree, they must have sufficient demonstrated training and experience from airworthiness authorities.

- Experience : Minimum of 4 years' experience performing in aircraft quality programs; minimum of 10 years relevant aircraft engineering and certification experience; experience working in or with an airworthiness authority.

- Language Skills : Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Job Description

The Airworthiness Compliance Engineer (ACE) shall oversee quality compliance certification aspects of assigned projects on behalf of the Airworthiness Management Office (AMO). The ACE will ensure the AMO properly identifies the appropriate regulations in accordance with AMO procedures for aircraft repair and alteration projects. The ACE will review the proposed means of compliance from internal or external groups, checking for completeness and appropriateness. The ACE will review compliance data submitted (including drawings, reports, test reports, analysis reports, etc.) and, if acceptable and within their delegated authority, approve on behalf of the AMO. The ACE will be the subject matter expert in their field and advise and represent the AMO as such.

Role : Associate - Business Compliance
Location : Abu Dhabi Role Purpose: To support and assist the Group Compliance Department in achieving the Bank’s strategic and performance objectives. Support Business Compliance Advisory team in a day-to-day activity, by providing guidance and support on interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements. To provide compliance advisory support to ADIB units on regulatory compliance advisory matters including implementation, roll out, training and assurance of regulatory compliance policies and products. Key Accountabilities of the role Following are the Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing day to day activities related to business compliance advisory remit
• Support in proving timely opinions, advice and guidance to ADIB businesses in relation to relevant regulatory rules, regulations and standards
• Support review of all relevant policies where Compliance sign-off is required and ensure conduct and consumer protection principles are at the forefront of review and compliance advisory
• Support in the production of Business Compliance Advisory policies and procedures
• Maintain regulatory interaction register with correspondence from/to regulatory authorities
• Support compliance review of products/services applications prior submission with regulatory authorities
• Act as the point of contact and compliance partner with all relevant business and function units to provide business compliance advisory, covering regulations and policies
• Support preparation of new and review of existing Business Compliance policies and procedures
• Provide support in interpretation of relevant rules and regulations
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) checks post closure of regulatory gap assessments

12. Any other special task/assignment assigned by the Head of Business Compliance

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Knowledge of banking practices and banking products
• Understanding of the UAE regulations
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge in practice
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with impact, to build healthy professional connections and simplify complex topics into actionable recommendations for decision-making
• Islamic Banking experience and knowledge is preferred
• University degree and compliance qualifications
• Fluent in English and Arabic
  

No prior experience required. Role is intended for fresh graduates, UAE nationals

• Job Identification 3105
• Posting Date 05/05/2025, 09:47 AM
• Apply Before 06/05/2025, 09:47 AM
• Locations Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

Dubai/ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/23/2025

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Security Assessment & Compliance Specialist to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The role involves conducting threat-based security testing, compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments across infrastructure and applications to ensure resilience against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform periodic security assessments of IT systems and applications.
  
• Identify vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, and recommend remediation.
  
• Review and validate security controls, configurations, and compliance standards.
  
• Participate in Purple Team exercises and collaborate with defense/security teams.
  
• Maintain accurate threat and risk registers with remediation tracking.
  
• Support audits and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for assessments.
  
• Research emerging attack methods and enhance assessment frameworks.
  

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of technical cybersecurity experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of threat & vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security assessments.
  
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Perl), malware analysis, and threat modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, VAST).
  
• Familiarity with cloud, databases, containerization, and API security.
  
• Hands-on with tools such as Tenable, Tripwire, Qualys, Rapid Scan.
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  

Role: Unit Head - Cloud Governance and Compliance

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:

• Monitor cloud strategy, roadmaps, policies, standards, and target cloud services alignment with the implementation plan and linkage to the bank strategy.
• Lead all Control and financial activities related to the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) and manage its scope of work and functions.
• Ensure alignment of cloud solutions with business objectives, assess current cloud usage, and develop an overall best practice roadmap.
• Oversee the establishment of enterprise architecture controls, standards, and patterns specifically for cloud environments.
• Adopt cloud best practices in cost efficiency, architecture, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) activities, including informing, optimizing, and managing the financial lifecycle of cloud services.
• Collaborate with IT, business, and data management teams to understand data control needs and develop appropriate cloud control safeguards.
• Monitor cloud platform utilization, stability, security, and compliance posture to maintain a robust cloud infrastructure.
• Guardrail cloud operations by championing CCOE initiatives and enforcing established controls.

Key Accountabilities of the role:

Cloud Strategy and Roadmaps:

• Will be responsible for monitoring the cloud strategy, roadmaps, and target cloud services alignment with the implementation plan and bank strategy.
• This involves aligning cloud initiatives with business objectives and ensuring that the organization is leveraging cloud technology effectively to meet its goals.

Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps):

• Lead the FinOps journey three iterative phases — Inform, Optimize and Operate mandates; provide financial visibility on allocation, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Optimize the cloud capacity rightsizing. Develop dashboards and key metrics in line with values and demand.

Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE):

• Lead all controls and financial activities related to the Cloud Center of Excellence, which serves as a central hub for cloud governance.
• This includes defining the scope of work, establishing functional management, and driving collaboration across teams to ensure consistent and standardized cloud practices.

Collaboration and Data Management controls:

• Working closely with IT, business, and data management teams is crucial to understand data needs and develop appropriate cloud control solutions.
• Collaboration with various stakeholders will help ensure that cloud services are aligned with business requirements and data management practices.

Oversee Cloud Architecture Controls, and Security Policies:

• Oversee the developing a comprehensive cloud architecture, controls, and security strategy, along with the related standards and policies, is essential.
• Working with cloud service providers (CSPs) to manage control and security responsibilities is also a critical aspect.

Leverage Cloud for Competitive Advantage:

• Utilizing the cloud to improve business agility and respond to market changes is important for maintaining a competitive advantage.
• Leveraging the flexibility of the cloud for fast, global, and simple internet-facing application deployments is crucial.

Monitor Application, Network, and Security Performance:

• Overseeing application and network monitoring activities to ensure the security and resilience of cloud implementations is critical.
• Continually evolving and enhancing the visibility of virtual cloud services is essential.

Manage Cloud Vendor Relationships and oversee the CSP'S SLA:

• Managing cloud service provider (CSP) services acquisition and costing, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of CSPs, and negotiating the best volume deals are important for optimizing cloud services.
• Oversee CSP'S SLA.

Manage Cloud Compliance:

• Developing and enforcing cloud applicable policies and compliance mandates, regularly auditing cloud vendors, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as NESA, PCI, and IS0270X are important for maintaining a secure and compliant cloud environment.

Investigate Cloud Vendor Incidents and Network Outages:

• Coordinating with cloud control stakeholders to investigate cloud incidents, minimize risks, and take necessary legal actions are critical to ensure the integrity and resilience of cloud services.

Monitor Cloud Services Adoption:

• Monitor cloud services adoption, in line with cloud strategy, projects planning and controls alignment.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge, Technical Competencies Required for this role:

• A Bachelor university degree in Technology Management, Business Management, and/or equivalent experience.
• Commanding knowledge of IT industry standards and best practices as they relate to IT Strategy and Governance, such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO standards etc.
• Hold managerial and professional certificates such as CISSP, CISA, etc.
• Should have strong understanding of Azure Cloud. Experience in other Cloud platforms such as AWS/GCP is a plus.
• Should hold certification related to Azure Cloud.
• Should have strong understanding in setting up Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Cloud governance, cost management and operations.
• Previous experience in large scale Cloud transformation and migration including Lift & Shift and modernization.
• Good understanding of financial modelling, CAPEX, OPEX.
• Cloud solution design and architectures, including Cloud Landing Zones/Foundation Application and its related technologies, CI/CD Pipeline, DevOps, etc.
• Good understanding of Cloud service management.
• Proficient in Cloud Security in the area of Data, IDAM, Network & Application.

Previous experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in information Technology.
• 5 years management experience in IT Governance and Control domain.
• Familiarity with digital and cloud control strategies.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.

About the Data & AI Hub

At Data & AI Hub we’re unlocking cross-portfolio value through a centralized data platform and AI-powered solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and innovation across our operating companies. Aligned with the UAE’s bold vision for AI leadership, Data & AI Hub is shaping the future of data-driven governance, building the next generation of AI products with both regional and global impact.

We are seeking a hands-on Information Security & Compliance Specialist to drive our compliance, governance, and data protection initiatives—ensuring alignment with UAE data sovereignty laws and regulatory standards such as ISO 27001 and NESA.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), define and enforce security baselines across infrastructure and applications, and embed compliance controls into engineering and operational workflows. You will also serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external auditors, helping maintain a proactive, risk-based approach to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a strong understanding of UAE data protection laws, hands-on experience with risk management frameworks, and excellent collaboration and documentation skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving compliance programs within complex, fast-paced environments—ideally within the UAE public or private sector.

• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and ensure compliance with UAE data sovereignty laws
• Establish and enforce security baselines across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments
• Define and implement tiered security controls aligned with ISO 27001, NESA (UAE), and other relevant local regulations
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to integrate compliance requirements into development workflows
• Monitor and assess risks, ensuring alignment with governance standards and internal audit protocols
• Stay updated on UAE data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks
• Prepare documentation, policies, and audit reports for internal and external stakeholders

• 5+ years’ experience in information security, compliance, governance
• Proven experience with risk management frameworks, DPIAs, regulatory audits
• Familiarity with UAE regulations, NESA standards, ISO 27001

This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.

Assistant Manager- FATCA CRS- Compliance | Financial Services| Orient Insurance PJSC

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al‑Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al‑Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al‑Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity, Al‑Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager - FATCA & CRS Compliance who will ensure strict adherence to FATCA and CRS regulatory obligations. This role involves developing and implementing effective FATCA CRS compliance programs, conducting due diligence reviews, managing reporting obligations, and proactively mitigating risks of non‑compliance in line with UAE regulatory requirements.

• Provide compliance oversight and governance for FATCA and CRS across the organization
• Develop, implement, and maintain FATCA CRS policies, guidelines, procedures, and internal controls in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of FATCA and CRS reports to the regulatory authorities
• Monitor internal processes to ensure correct collection, validation, and retention of self‑certifications and KYC documentation
• Conduct due diligence on new and existing clients to determine FATCA CRS classification and reporting obligations
• Identify and resolve gaps or inconsistencies in client documentation related to tax residency
• Monitor FATCA and CRS regulatory changes, assess their impact, and update management and internal procedures promptly to ensure continued compliance
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure proper implementation of FATCA CRS controls and reporting systems
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and supervisory authorities in connection with FATCA CRS compliance reviews and examinations.
• Provide training and guidance to relevant teams to ensure awareness and compliance with FATCA CRS obligations
• Escalate complex or high‑risk cases to Senior Management and ensure all risks are clearly highlighted and approved

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently with internal stakeholders and clients
• Working knowledge of reporting systems, data validation tools, and compliance monitoring solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate across departments

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of FATCA CRS compliance experience in insurance, banking, or financial services in the UAE
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certifications are preferred
• Strong knowledge of FATCA CRS and KYC regulations and understanding of industry best practices & internal controls

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al‑Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The Company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid‑up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.