Compliance Manager

About the role

The Compliance Manager will lead the implementation of a unified compliance framework, strengthen the compliance culture and manage risks across Majid Al Futtaim’s operations in the United Arab Emirates.

Key responsibilities

• Design and embed a unified Compliance Operating Model, including governance frameworks, reporting structures and accountability measures.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, maintain risk registers and support mitigation planning.
• Deliver compliance training, awareness campaigns, culture surveys and ethics initiatives.
• Manage third‑party risk assessments, conflict‑of‑interest programs and compliance governance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments, identify emerging compliance risks and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Enhance compliance monitoring through automation, dashboards, analytics and AI‑enabled tools.
• Support investigations, ethics‑hotline cases, policy development and standardisation of compliance practices across entities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Accountancy or a related field; professional compliance certifications preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in compliance, ethics, risk management, internal audit or governance, with 2–3 years in a managerial or business‑partnering role.
• Strong integrity, ethical judgement and excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and proactive in handling sensitive matters and complex projects.

Required skills

• Analytics
• AI‑enabled tools
• Compliance automation