Job description

The Compliance Specialist - Engineering (Quick Commerce) role at Amazon (Q-Express Documents Transport) in Dubai is responsible for managing end-to-end regulatory compliance for Amazon Now facilities and operations across the UAE. This position focuses on ensuring full adherence to municipal, civil defense, and service provider requirements for obtaining and maintaining licenses and permits. The role involves extensive liaison with government authorities, including Economic Departments, Municipalities, and Civil Defense, to expedite approvals and resolve compliance-related issues efficiently. The incumbent will track, monitor, and report the status of all compliance permits, ensuring timely renewals and resolution of any escalations. They will also contribute to optimizing the compliance renewal process through digitalization, standardization, and process improvement initiatives. A core component of this role includes stakeholder management, working closely with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal business teams to ensure regulatory readiness for new launches and ongoing operations. The Compliance Specialist will also support regional collaboration across AMET markets and ensure leadership visibility on compliance performance. This role requires 40% domestic travel and fluency in Arabic and English, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in the UAE.