Risk & Complaince Officer

Risk Management

• Develop implement and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework for the real estate development sector.
• Identify assess and monitor risks across development projects sales leasing facilities management and corporate functions.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analysis (market risks legal risks operational risks fraud and reputational risks).
• Support management in implementing mitigation strategies contingency plans and internal controls.
• Prepare risk dashboards and reports for senior management and the Board.
  

Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with UAE laws real estate regulations (RERA DLD etc.) anti-money laundering (AML) requirements and corporate governance frameworks.
• Review contracts policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Monitor updates in legislation/regulatory frameworks and provide proactive guidance to management.
• Manage compliance audits and coordinate with external regulators/authorities as required.
• Develop and implement whistleblowing anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs.
  

Policies Procedures & Governance

• Draft review and maintain compliance and governance policies codes of conduct and internal guidelines.
• Train employees on compliance awareness risk management practices and ethical conduct.
• Promote a compliance culture across all levels of the organization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for compliance queries across departments.
  

Reporting & Advisory

• Provide regular compliance and risk reports to senior management Audit & Risk Committees and the Board of Directors.
• Advise project leaders and senior executives on compliance implications of strategic initiatives (joint ventures sales campaigns international partnerships).
• Investigate compliance breaches misconduct or conflicts of interest and recommend corrective actions.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law Finance Business Administration or related field (Masters or professional certifications such as ICA CRMA CCEP or CIA preferred).
• 710 years of relevant experience in risk management and compliance preferably in the real estate or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE laws real estate regulations (RERA/DLD) AML corporate governance and international compliance standards.
• Proven track record in risk assessment compliance monitoring and policy development.
• Excellent communication analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Integrity discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ethical judgment
• Leadership and people management (if Manager-level)
• Ability to influence and foster compliance culture