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Compliance Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Reneco International Wildlife Consultants LTD
Title: Compliance Manager
Company: Reneco International Wildlife Consultants LTD
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
RENECO's mission is to implement a global conservation strategy aiming to restore and preserve the Houbara bustard populations of North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and Asia (Chlamydotis macqueenii).
To achieve these goals, RENECO has developed a multidisciplinary approach within different centers in Morocco, Central Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula by combining fundamental and applied research.
To cope with the expansion of its activities and due to the development of new conservation projects, RENECO is opening new positions, giving a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious conservation program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain an updated compliance register covering all countries of operation.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and sector-specific requirements (financial, environmental, procurement, data protection, AML, workplace safety).
- Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve the Compliance Management System.
- Define governance structures, reporting processes, and risk management mechanisms to harmonize compliance practices across sites.
- Lead compliance reviews, issue reports highlighting findings and recommendations, and track corrective actions.
- Act as the focal point for interpreting and translating regulatory requirements into corporate policies.
- Provide advisory support to managers on compliance-related issues and assist sites during inspections, audits, and certification processes.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on compliance policies, including anti-bribery, AML, data protection, whistleblowing, and conflict of interest.
- Raise awareness of compliance culture and ethical conduct through campaigns and workshops.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Legal Affairs.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and compliance standards.
- Experience working with regulators, auditors, or certification bodies.
- Experience in compliance management systems and risk assessment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in English & Arabic (spoken, written, and reading) is required.