Compliance and Risk Management Lead

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways Full time
Job Description

The Senior Manager – Compliance, Ethics & Risk will leverage extensive expertise in data protection, compliance auditing, and risk management ideally within the aviation industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the organization's compliance framework, conducting audits, compliance and fraud risk assessment processes, compliance awareness, raising initiatives across the organization and mitigating risks while ensuring adherence to relevant global and regional laws, regulations, and internal policies as well as promoting a culture of ethical conduct and compliance throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies aligned with laws and regulations.
  2. Lead risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with senior leadership.
  3. Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact, and update compliance procedures accordingly.
  4. Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting, and development of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  5. Conduct internal compliance investigations and implement corrective action plans.
  6. Collaborate with teams to integrate compliance requirements into business processes.
  7. Develop and deliver compliance training to promote ethical conduct across the organization.
  8. Implement and manage a data protection framework, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
  9. Review and negotiate Data Protection Addendums (DPAs) with vendors and stakeholders.
  10. Lead risk management efforts, focusing on cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational risks.
  11. Conduct internal and external audits to assess regulatory and industry standard compliance.
  12. Ensure risk management processes align with best practices and regulatory frameworks.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., JD, LLM, or MBA) preferred.
  • 8-10 years in compliance and risk management, including 2-3 years in leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance regulations, risk management, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and data management skills for compliance audits and reporting.
  • Preferred certifications such as CCEP or equivalent; experience with regulatory agencies is a plus.
  • Expertise in data protection laws (GDPR, UAE PDPL, IATA) and experience in cybersecurity risk management.
  • Proven track record in conducting risk assessments, audits, and compliance reporting.


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