Ad Ports Group
Manager – Regulation & Compliance
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 06/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
22/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
06/05/2026
Job description
The Manager – Regulation & Compliance provides expert advisory services on regulatory matters for Ports, Maritime, or Economic & Free Zones (EC&FZ). The role involves implementing best practices, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, monitoring risk and compliance programs, leading audits, and fostering a culture of compliance and ethics across the organization. The manager serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Regulations and Compliance, providing insights, solutions, and support to ensure regulatory obligations are met efficiently.
Required skills
Regulatory compliance advisory
Risk assessment and mitigation
Policy and procedure development
Regulatory inspections and audits
Internal control monitoring
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Investigation management and case resolution
Training and development in regulatory compliance
Maritime law and regulations knowledge
Innovation and automation in compliance processes
Cross-functional collaboration
Reporting to senior management and boards
Industry networking and professional association involvement
Key responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on regulatory issues within the specified cluster (Ports, Maritime, or EC&FZ).
- Develop and implement pragmatic solutions for emerging regulatory challenges.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and controls are effective and support regulatory compliance.
- Drive oversight of regulatory risk assessments and the regulatory universe, ensuring business-level compliance.
- Monitor the effectiveness of regulatory systems and internal controls continuously.
- Lead all internal and regulatory inspections and audits, maintaining oversight and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
- Encourage innovation and automation within compliance processes and systems.
- Provide internal reporting to the Director of Regulations and Compliance, highlighting complex issues and recommended solutions.
- Support training and capacity building for staff on evolving regulatory requirements and compliance practices.
- Manage investigation plans and case resolution processes to address complaints, non-compliances, or employee concerns.
- Engage with professional associations, industry groups, government partners, and trade bodies to remain updated on regulatory developments.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Government, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in a regulatory or compliance management role, preferably in maritime law or corporate compliance.
- Knowledge of local and international regulatory environments and standards.
- Experience working at corporate level, ideally with international shipping companies, classification societies, maritime authorities, or trade associations.
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and drive strategic compliance objectives.
- Established relationships with regulatory agencies are desirable.
- Professional agility, collaborative mindset, and effective stakeholder management.
- Compliance/AML and sanctions certifications are a plus.