Compliance Specialist

About Remaya

REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defence forces. As a leader in ensuring the highest levels of survivability for military and security personnel – whether on the battlefield or on a mission – REMAYA has been entrusted with protecting interests and advising clients, including governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

Overview of the role:

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. They develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs and initiatives to mitigate legal and regulatory risks and promote ethical conduct. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders

Key responsibilities:

• Compliance: Monitor and interpret laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organization's operations to ensure compliance.
• Programs: Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, policies, and procedures to address regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance risks.
• Training: Provide compliance training and education to employees to raise awareness of compliance obligations and promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Audits: Conduct compliance audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Assessments: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Investigate compliance violations, allegations of misconduct, and other compliance-related issues, and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports as required by applicable laws and regulations.
• and Reporting: Monitor compliance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track compliance performance and report findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Controls: Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, human resources, finance, and operations, to address compliance-related issues and implement effective compliance solutions.

Education and Experience:

• Arabic speaker
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, FCPA, or industry-specific regulations.
• Understanding of UAE Governmental Policy and Process to aid compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and assess compliance implications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate compliance requirements and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in compliance-related activities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, Finance, or related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications, Business Administration, Office Administration, or related field experience
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or related field, preferably in a regulated industry
• Working in cross functional teams and building collaborative relationships