Compliance Executive

Job description / Role

EY’s NextWave strategy accounts for the dramatic and fast-paced changes that the world is undergoing, including rapid advances in technology, new client needs, macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts, and people’s new expectations of the future of work. These changes create exciting opportunities, but new opportunities also bring new risks. At the same time, increasing regulatory and compliance obligations add pressure on the firm and our client handlers.

Within the professional services environment, the management of risk is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand. Our Risk Management team provides a second line of defense support encompassing the technical support and processes which enable and support the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery.

The opportunity

The role is for an experienced Compliance officer to join our team to support the Kuwait, Qatar and Oman (KQO) cluster. You will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory areas within the cluster are met and conduct ongoing review and evaluation of the framework in respect to compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations in order to minimize exposure to risks

Your key responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: manage the application of the firm’s compliance and risk framework (controls, testing, monitoring, and training) on a risk-based approach. As needed, you will implement any improvements to these policies as needed by the firm’s compliance and risk framework.
• Coordination of the risk management due diligence for acquisitions, technologies, alliances, new services
• Coordination of knowledge sharing and networking with the Service Line Quality
• Other risk management responsibilities as needed on training, special projects etc

Skills and attributes for success

• 5 + years of relevant experience working in compliance for a multinational organization
• Commercial awareness of the issues facing the business and the ability to deal with problems in a practical and common-sense way. Apply judgment to resolving complex risk and compliance matters.
• Ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels, including with senior partners of the firm.

Requirements

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong personal communication skills, capable of dealing with wide a range of people.
• Effective planning and organizational skills to prioritize key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of Assurance or other regulated activities, and experience of working with regulators would be an asset.
• Arabic Language (Business communication level proficiency)

What we look for

• Relevant qualifications in compliance and/or experience with any of the policy areas would be an asset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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