Compliance Manager
Team
Insourcing
Reports to
Head of Insourcing
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Area of focus
MENA
Role type
Permanent
Job code
TMIS-COM-IG-001

Job Role

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to ensure our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as providing guidance on compliance matters.

A great Compliance Manager is well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance best practices. They are professionals of high ethical standards and work diligently to complete their duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. You must be comfortable saying “no” when necessary and be result-oriented.

The goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
  • Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
  • Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
  • Draft, modify and implement company policies
  • Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
  • Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
  • Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
  • Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate

Experience Required

  • Proven 4-5 years’ experience as a Certified compliance professional is advantageous
  • In-depth knowledge of the UAE industry’s standards and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
  • A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
  • Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
  • An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations

Skils Required

  • BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field
  • Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently
  • Good communication skills in conveying complex information clearly to various stakeholders and clients.
  • Having an aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
  • Advance skills in evaluating compliance risks and interpreting regulations.
  • Ability to analyse situations and make informed decisions.
  • Consistently upholding ethical standards and ensuring the organisation does the same.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with different teams.
  • Precision in ensuring all aspects of operations comply with regulatory standards.
About Themis
Themis is a certified B Corporation and fast-growing technology start-up on a mission to reduce the global impact of financial crime. We partner with clients across sectors to identify and manage their unique financial crime risks using a powerful combination of insight, intelligence, and innovation.

Financial crime is a serious and evolving global threat — one that costs trillions and touches every part of society. Our cutting-edge platform empowers organisations to understand these strategic risks through an ESG and socio-economic lens, helping protect their people, customers, and communities from criminal harm. If you’re driven by purpose and want to work at the intersection of technology, ethics, and global change, Themis is where you’ll make a difference.
Impact
We are a socially responsible business that aims to reduce the impact of financial crime through its day-to-day business, increasing awareness, improving capabilities and driving long term cultural change across the private and public sectors.

We are a purpose-driven business and are working to meet the highest standards of verified social and business performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Our impact extends further through the Themis Charitable Trust, which supports victims of the crimes we help prevent.

We’re also proud Signatories of the UN Global Compact, aligning our work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and joining a global community committed to a sustainable and ethical future.
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