Egis
Ethics and Compliance Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 21/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
06/11/2025
Location
Dubai, 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
21/12/2025
Job description
The Ethics and Compliance Manager â Middle East & South Asia will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Egisâ regional compliance framework, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and international (French/EU) standards. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the companyâs integrity and reputation by embedding ethical behavior, risk management, and compliance best practices throughout operations. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, the role involves strategic oversight of compliance systems, proactive risk assessments, policy execution, and employee engagement across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong regional regulatory knowledge, adept at balancing legal rigor with practical business insight.
Required skills
ethics and compliance program management
anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABC) compliance
regulatory risk assessment and mitigation
policy development and implementation
third-party due diligence and vendor oversight
compliance investigations and internal audit coordination
training and awareness program delivery
cross-border stakeholder engagement
data protection and trade compliance
French and EU regulatory frameworks
multinational compliance governance
communication and reporting to executive leadership
collaboration with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations
project management and process improvement
cultural awareness and adaptability across MESA region
Key responsibilities
- Lead the ethics and compliance program for the Middle East & South Asia, ensuring consistency with Egis Groupâs global standards and French/EU compliance frameworks.
- Monitor evolving local and regional regulatory developments, interpreting their implications for business operations and recommending policy adjustments.
- Design and implement compliance policies and procedures related to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, trade compliance, and conflict of interest management.
- Conduct regular training and awareness campaigns to embed a culture of ethics and integrity across all levels of the organization and third-party networks.
- Perform compliance risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and define risk mitigation strategies aligned with group priorities.
- Oversee third-party due diligence processes, including vetting of vendors, partners, and agents to ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Support internal audits, investigations, and disciplinary procedures related to potential compliance breaches, ensuring transparent reporting and appropriate remediation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure compliance is embedded into day-to-day business practices.
- Prepare periodic compliance reports for regional management, group headquarters in France, and relevant regulatory authorities.
- Act as the regional point of contact for compliance-related matters, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders and coordinating with external counsel or regulators when needed.
- Maintain detailed documentation and evidence of all compliance activities, investigations, and decisions for audit readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing compliance tools, dashboards, and training modules tailored to regional risks.
- Represent Egis at compliance and industry forums, promoting best practices and reinforcing the organizationâs reputation for ethical conduct.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorâs degree in Law, Business, or related field; Masterâs degree or compliance certification (CCEP, ICA, or equivalent) preferred.
- 8â10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within multinational or large regional organizations.
- Proven experience managing ethics and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions (especially UAE, KSA, Qatar, India, and Egypt).
- Comprehensive understanding of regional and international compliance standards, including anti-bribery, corruption, and data protection laws.
- Strong working knowledge of French/EU compliance requirements and international financial institution frameworks.
- Demonstrated success in conducting compliance risk assessments, internal investigations, and due diligence activities.
- Experience delivering training and developing compliance awareness campaigns tailored to diverse employee groups.
- Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to work autonomously while fostering collaboration and alignment across functional teams and geographies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders across cultural boundaries.
- Fluency in English required; French or Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
