Are you ready to take on a role that's more than just a job
In today's dynamic business landscape, we believe in Abdul Latif Jameel that nurturing and optimizing potential talent has never been more vital. We're offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Compliance Manager to join our team and embark on a transformative journey.
Who are we
Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified business of independent entities that include automotive distribution, auto parts manufacturing, financial services, renewable energy, environmental services, health, land and real estate development, logistics, electronics retailing and media services. Established in 1945 Abdul Latif Jameel has dual headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Dubai, UAE, and currently has operations in 30 countries employing approximately 11,000 people from more than 40nationalities.The term Abdul Latif Jameel refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. It is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel.
About the Role
This role is sits within the Corporate Compliance department in Corporate Assurance to ensure a consistent approach to business ethics and governance within the organization. The role will be instrumental in developing and building upon Abdul Latif Jameel's (ALJ) existing governance framework to promote a strong culture of compliance across its activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function as part of the Corporate Compliance department, helping to develop and implement strategies to manage compliance risks.
- Provide advice and support to the business units and other corporate functions of ALJ within relevant areas of compliance & ethics (anti-corruption, anti-competitive behavior, trade sanctions, human rights as well as other Code of Honor related matters).
- Localize and implement compliance and ethics programs within ALJ's business in coordination with regional and local leadership teams.
- Serve as a primary contributor to strategic business partners and key stakeholders.
- Aid in the business in evaluation and engagement of trustworthy business partners through effective conduct of due diligence and design of monitoring/oversight processes.
- Enhance visibility of compliance & ethics across relevant business units and continue to build awareness and accountability among key stakeholders.
- Report progress, challenges, and plans to ALJ's executive leadership, and appropriate oversight bodies within the organization.
- Research, enable, and deliver tools and support to ensure that ALJ's business is conducted in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and in an ethical manner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10-12 years of professional experience with at least 7 years of experience building and driving compliance and ethics programs in a multinational organization.
- Sound understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
- Embody and demonstrate a high level of integrity and ability to build trust.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence individuals at all levels of the organization and operating in different cultures, geographies and functions.
- Practical approach to compliance with a view to working as a strong strategic business partner to the various functions and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions in a team environment to implement complex programmes.
- Must be fluent in English. A proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage.
- Able to travel regionally as when required.
