70 Compliance Specialist jobs in Saudi Arabia

Location : Riyadh.

Job Type : Full Time

Job Summary & Requirements :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Cybersecurity.

Experience Level : From 3 to 7 years.

• Relevant certifications in the Compliance field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to information technology.
• Strong understanding of compliance principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations related to the IT field.
• Knowledge about global and international awards related to Digital & Analytics.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2000).

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Ensure ongoing compliance with policies and procedures for the IT department.
• Review department policies.
• Conduct periodic audits and assessments to ensure effectiveness.
• Prepare compliance and status reports, identify issues, and report to senior management.
• Participate in investigations of compliance-related issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Site Administration & Office Management

• Maintain daily attendance records and manpower deployment logs
• Coordinate with HR and Head Office for onboarding, ID issuance, and documentation
• Manage site office needs: housekeeping, stationery, and infrastructure support

2. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Organize and maintain site-related documentation (permits, inspection reports, client correspondences)
• Create and manage physical and digital filing systems for compliance and audits
• Track daily expenses and generate periodic reports for project management

3. Material & Asset Coordination

• Record and manage inward/outward movement of materials and equipment
• Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers for timely delivery
• Ensure proper material storage, labeling, and site-level safety compliance
• Assist in managing PF, ESIC, labor license records, and other statutory documentation
• Liaise with local authorities for required permits (electricity, water, labor welfare, etc.)

5. Project & Team Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and site engineers
• Organize meetings, prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), and follow up on action items
• Arrange accommodation, travel, and welfare logistics for staff and laborers

6. Safety & Security Support

• Support the Safety Officer with PPE issuance and stock tracking
• Maintain visitor logs and coordinate with on-site security for access control
• Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Experience dealing with government inspections and audits
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities

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• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Civil Engineering and Construction

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We’re looking for a Compliance specialist with a background in the insurance industry to support and enforce regulatory adherence across our TPA operations.

• Ensure the company's full compliance with insurance regulations.
• Monitor internal policies and procedures and suggest improvements.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with different departments to implement corrective actions.
• Prepare regulatory reports and documentation as required.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments in the insurance sector.
• Provide internal training and awareness on compliance requirements.

• 1–3 years of experience in insurance (compliance preferred)
• Knowledge of insurance-related regulations in Saudi Arabia
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English

• Conduct regular training sessions to educate employees on compliance requirements and procedures.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing continuous support and practical solutions to ensure teams remain compliant.
• Oversee transparency reporting in line with SFDA disclosure requirements, coordinating internally to meet reporting deadlines.
• Monitor and align company practices with the legal and regulatory framework in KSA, suggesting updates and adaptations where needed.
• Represent AMICO in external forums including Mecomed, participating in meetings and discussions to align with regional compliance standards and share industry insights.
• Support the Compliance Manager with department-related activities including monitoring, data retrieval, and compliance reporting.
  
  

• 2–3 years of experience working in the healthcare industry or related regulatory bodies (preferred)
• Degree in Law (preferred)
• Saudi National
• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• Willingness to travel across KSA for training and compliance purposes
• Basic knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia
  
  

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Collaborative and supportive mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and ability to deliver under pressure
• Professional integrity.
  
  

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Site Administration & Office Management

• Maintain daily attendance records and manpower deployment logs
• Coordinate with HR and Head Office for onboarding, ID issuance, and documentation
• Manage site office needs: housekeeping, stationery, and infrastructure support

2. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Organize and maintain site-related documentation (permits, inspection reports, client correspondences)
• Create and manage physical and digital filing systems for compliance and audits
• Track daily expenses and generate periodic reports for project management

3. Material & Asset Coordination

• Record and manage inward/outward movement of materials and equipment
• Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers for timely delivery
• Ensure proper material storage, labeling, and site-level safety compliance
• Assist in managing PF, ESIC, labor license records, and other statutory documentation
• Liaise with local authorities for required permits (electricity, water, labor welfare, etc.)

5. Project & Team Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and site engineers
• Organize meetings, prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), and follow up on action items
• Arrange accommodation, travel, and welfare logistics for staff and laborers

6. Safety & Security Support

• Support the Safety Officer with PPE issuance and stock tracking
• Maintain visitor logs and coordinate with on-site security for access control
• Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Human Resources, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Experience dealing with government inspections and audits
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities

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• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Civil Engineering and Construction

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Proudly voted a Great Place to Work, we are a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing how businesses communicate. Our team is made up of 500 energetic and passionate Unifones who are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to 5000+ customer-centric companies.

We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative work environment, where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged. As shareholders in the business, we’re so much more than a group of passionate communicators. We are Unifones. Join our team and be a part of something big!

Meet the team!

The Senior Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Unifonic adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing and implementing compliance programs and frameworks, conducting audits, training employees, and identifying and mitigating potential risks of non-compliance.

Help us shape the future of communications by:

• Create and implement a compliance framework and program which will enable Unifonic to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and monitor its performance.

• Develop standards, policies, procedures and systems for compliance.

• Develop, deliver, and review an Annual Compliance Plan to ensure the compliance effort is focused appropriately according to the identified level of risk.

• Act as a subject matter expert assessing and advising senior management, board, and committees on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the organisation.

• Identify and maintain an inventory of all applicable regulatory rules and regulations pertinent to the Company.

• Supervise and monitor the compliance program and set out an annual compliance action plan that reflects the unique characteristics of the Company.

• Monitor the status of all compliance activities and identify, advice, monitor and report on the Compliance Risks that the Company may suffer as a result of failure to comply with applicable rules, regulations and standards.

• Provide guidance, counselling, training and / or educational programs to improve the Company understanding of relevant laws and regulatory requirements.

• Provide strategic direction to the Company management on compliance.

• Prepare and submit clear and brief compliance reports to the Audit Committee.

• Communicate with regulatory bodies on compliance matters.

• Manage regulatory correspondences, including circulating the notices and follow-ups with stakeholders on open action items and liaising with the respective internal committees to submit the required information to the regulators.

• Perform independent investigation and take actions on compliance matters.

• Prepare regular, formal, and ad-hoc reports on compliance programs to provide timely and accurate information to the respective committees and senior management.

• Escalate any significant non-compliance issues and risks to senior management and the respective committees.

• Develop and deliver awareness programs on compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement in developing an organization-wide compliance

• Keep up to date on changes to relevant rules, laws, and regulations, and propose recommendations to the Audit Committees as appropriate.

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in compliance management

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures

• Experience in conducting internal audits and risk assessments

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Professional certification in compliance or related field is a plus

As a Unifone, you will receive a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus.

• GOSI deduction coverage.

• Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners!).

• 30 holiday days after the first anniversary.

• Your Birthday off!

• Paid leave for new parents.

• LinkedIn Learning License.

Proudly voted a Great Place to Work, we are a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing how businesses communicate. Our team is made up of 500 energetic and passionate Unifones who are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to 5000+ customer-centric companies.

We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative work environment, where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged. As shareholders in the business, we’re so much more than a group of passionate communicators. We are Unifones. Join our team and be a part of something big!

Meet the team!

The Senior Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Unifonic adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing and implementing compliance programs and frameworks, conducting audits, training employees, and identifying and mitigating potential risks of non-compliance.

Help us shape the future of communications by:

• Create and implement a compliance framework and program which will enable Unifonic to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and monitor its performance.

• Develop standards, policies, procedures and systems for compliance.

• Develop, deliver, and review an Annual Compliance Plan to ensure the compliance effort is focused appropriately according to the identified level of risk.

• Act as a subject matter expert assessing and advising senior management, board, and committees on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the organisation.

• Identify and maintain an inventory of all applicable regulatory rules and regulations pertinent to the Company.

• Supervise and monitor the compliance program and set out an annual compliance action plan that reflects the unique characteristics of the Company.

• Monitor the status of all compliance activities and identify, advice, monitor and report on the Compliance Risks that the Company may suffer as a result of failure to comply with applicable rules, regulations and standards.

• Provide guidance, counselling, training and / or educational programs to improve the Company understanding of relevant laws and regulatory requirements.

• Provide strategic direction to the Company management on compliance.

• Prepare and submit clear and brief compliance reports to the Audit Committee.

• Communicate with regulatory bodies on compliance matters.

• Manage regulatory correspondences, including circulating the notices and follow-ups with stakeholders on open action items and liaising with the respective internal committees to submit the required information to the regulators.

• Perform independent investigation and take actions on compliance matters.

• Prepare regular, formal, and ad-hoc reports on compliance programs to provide timely and accurate information to the respective committees and senior management.

• Escalate any significant non-compliance issues and risks to senior management and the respective committees.

• Develop and deliver awareness programs on compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement in developing an organization-wide compliance

• Keep up to date on changes to relevant rules, laws, and regulations, and propose recommendations to the Audit Committees as appropriate.

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in compliance management

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures

• Experience in conducting internal audits and risk assessments

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Professional certification in compliance or related field is a plus

As a Unifone, you will receive a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus.

• GOSI deduction coverage.

• Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners!).

• 30 holiday days after the first anniversary.

• Your Birthday off!

• Paid leave for new parents.

• LinkedIn Learning License.

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities Data Governance • Develop and maintain data management and governance policies, procedures, and standards. • Monitor the performance of data management and governance program and develop the required reports and KPIs. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to obtain input and reports relevant to data management and governance programs. • Assist with preparation and managing the data management and governance committees and track feedbacks and action items • Provide awareness and training to staff on data governance, management and privacy best practices • Conduct enterprise-wide data management capability maturity assessment and track the same on a periodic basis as defined • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the data governance program and make recommendations for improvements as needed. • Develop periodic reports on Data Governance KPIs values and present them to the Data Strategy and Governance Section Head • Promote effective collaboration and communication with internal team members and maintain cross-departmental alignment to ensure synergy and coherence.

Data Compliance • Conducting NDMO regulatory compliance for data and document the outcomes, maintain and present the evidence for respective controls to the internal/external audit firms • Monitor and oversee compliance with national regulations and policies related to data management and governance. • Monitor and oversee compliance with data protection policies and regulations • Manage all violation related to data management and ensure proper escalation when needed. • Manage and oversee investigative processes and develop & direct final resolutions to ensure compliance with applicable law and regulation related to data management. • Assist in developing methods to effectively monitor and measure risk, compliance and assurance efforts. • Assure data management assessments are conducted regularly, followed by appropriate remedial action verification. • Support in promoting a culture of compliance in the company • Manage data assessments in addition to provide technical assurance capabilities to verify effectiveness of data management controls and protection • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the data compliance program and make recommendations for improvements as needed.

Policies, Processes and Procedures • Conduct day-to-day activities while ensuring compliance to policies and procedures • Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes taking into account leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Knowledge and Experience • Minimum of 6 years of experience in governance, risk compliance and policies development is required • Strong knowledge of data management principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Education and Certifications • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Management, Information Technology, cybersecurity) • Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP)

يتولى أخصائي الامتثال مسؤولية تنفيذ تدابير الامتثال وإعداد برامج امتثال طوعية، بما في ذلك صياغة الأدلة الإرشادية، وتقييم مدى امتثال المنشآت، وجمع وتحليل البيانات. كما يتضمن دوره بالمشاركة في تقديم برامج التوعية للجهات المعنية والمساهمة بتطوير محتوى البرامج وتنظيم الندوات والمؤتمرات لضمان فهم وامتثال المنشآت لنظام المنافسة

المهام والمسؤوليات الرئيسية:

• صياغة/ تحديث الأدلة الإرشادية والتوجيهات الخاصة بامتثال المنشآت لنظام المنافسة بما يتواءم مع التغييرات في اللوائح القانونية والأدلة الإرشادية لنظام المنافسة
• إعداد برامج امتثال طوعية لحث وتحفيز المنشآت للامتثال لنظام المنافسة
• فرز المنشآت بناء على القواعد والمعايير المعتمدة وتنفيذ خطة الامتثال, والالتزام بالجدول الزمني لتطبيقها
• متابعة استيفاء اشتراطات التصحيح خلال المهلة المحددة للامتثال
• مراجعة استراتجيات وعقود وسياسات ولوائح المنشآت الراغبة بالامتثال
• منح شهادة إتمام برنامج الامتثال للمنشأة المستحقة
• مساعدة المنشأة بالالتزام في تنفيذ قرارات التسوية والإعفاء والمصالحة وشروط الاتفاقية
• إعداد قواعد امتثال الطرف الثالث ومتابعة امتثال المنشآت
• إعداد قائمة الجهات المعنية (المستهدفة أو الراغبة) بالمشاركة في برامج الامتثال
• تطوير محتوى برامج التوعية الخاصة ببرامج الامتثال والذي يتضمن المواد والأدلة اللازمة لضمان الامتثال
• إقامة الندوات والمؤتمرات وورش العمل بشأن الامتثال لنظام المنافسة للمنشآت والجهات الحكومية

المتطلبات و المؤهلات:

• بكالوريوس في القانون أو الحقوق أو الشريعة أو ما يعادلها
• خبرة سنتين و أقل في مجال الوظيفة

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