Compliance Officer Job in United Arab Emirates at Brunel
Brunel is recruiting for Compliance Officer in United Arab Emirates.
Job Overview
Compliance Officer is a full-time opportunity based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Job Description
We are reaching out about an excellent permanent opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join our client in the oil and gas sector, based in Fujairah. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard our client's reputation by overseeing regulatory, legal, and ESG compliance, working closely with UAE authorities and capital market regulators, while supporting our client's strategic growth and operational integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify the scope of compliance by the Company and its employees with issued laws, regulations, and resolutions.
- Coordinate with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) & Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
- Ensure material operational supply disruptions or financial irregularities are immediately and transparently disclosed to the SCA and relevant stock exchange (ADX).
- Audit the corporate registry of insiders and enforce blackout trading windows prior to publication of quarterly financial disclosures.
- Identify compliance bottlenecks and set out an annual compliance action plan, adjusted periodically for regulatory changes.
- Independently prepare and submit compliance reports to the Audit Committee regarding significant matters, irregularities, and systemic risks.
- Establish whistleblowing programs and internal policies protecting staff who report fraud, ethical breaches, or misconduct.
- Independently investigate and take corrective action on internal compliance failures or regulatory breaches.
- Direct internal compliance teams and coordinate/monitor external corporate and regulatory audits.
- Lead data aggregation and draft the company's annual ESG report using GRI/SASB frameworks as required by SCA.
- Oversee validity of MoIAT product certifications, including ECAS and Emirates Quality Mark (EQM).
- Serve as primary liaison with Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA), Fujairah Municipality, and Fujairah Civil Defence for facility licenses, environmental permits, and product approvals.
- Log and audit plant emissions and waste management workflows per UAE Federal Decree-Law No.
- Coordinate with local authorities (Municipality, FNRC, Chamber of Commerce, Civil Defence, etc.).
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Academic Bachelor
- Experience: 6-9 Years
About the Company
Brunel provides specialist recruitment and workforce services to engineering and energy-sector clients.
How to Apply
Open the official job page and complete the application directly with Brunel.
Use only the published recruitment channel and do not pay recruitment fees.
| Job Title | Compliance Officer |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | Brunel |
| Job Location | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Primary Job Function | Accounting & Finance Jobs |
| Job Family | Accounting & Finance |
| Functional Specialty | Compliance Officer |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Work Arrangement | On-site |
| Education and Qualifications | Academic Bachelor |
| Experience Requirements | 6-9 Years |
| Nationality Requirement | All Nationalities |
| Candidate Location Eligibility | Inside United Arab Emirates Only |
| Job Source | Brunel Careers |
| Direct Application | Yes |