Group Manager – Economic Sanctions & Trade Compliance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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Job Purpose
The role supports DP World Global Sanctions Programme implementation, which is required to ensure DP World compliance with applicable sanctions and export control laws in all functions and geographies of operations.
The individual will support Sr Compliance Manager, Sanctions, by developing tailored compliance programmes based on regulatory requirements and risk assessment: drafting internal policies, procedures, guidelines, communications and awareness brochures. The role will also facilitate Sanctions screening automation integration, review escalated sanctions cases and support in delivering other elements of Compliance programme.
This will facilitate faster roll out of DP World Global Sanctions Programme and ensure continuity in Group Compliance within Sanctions compliance expertise.
This role will manage a team of Sanctions Screeners, providing guidance and direction managing workload and priorities and establishing annual performance goals. This individual will be also acting escalation point for Sanctions cases in Freight Forwarding and Logistics.
The role requires strong knowledge of international Sanctions and Export Controls laws, experience in operationalisation of regulatory requirements in business processes of an international organisation. The individual should have strong management, problem-solving and analytical skills, most decisions are expected to be made independently and with a high degree of accuracy.
Key Accountabilities
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of DP World economic sanctions compliance programme in accordance with applicable laws, including UAE, US, UK, European and other relevant regulations.
Identify Sanctions compliance requirements for business areas with risk exposure new to DP World (e.g., defense logistics, new markets with increased sanctions risk etc), and support implementation of Compliance processes and procedures.
Facilitate implementation of automated Sanctions screening solutions.
Manage a team of Sanctions Screeners, providing guidance and direction managing workload and priorities and establishing annual performance goals.
Review, assess risks and develop recommendations for economic sanctions cases escalations.
Support the design, maintenance, and delivery of sanctions compliance communications, training, and other awareness materials.
Draft sanctions compliance policies and regulations. * Support the Group Sr. Manager - Compliance and lead the review, drafting and provision of advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance documentation, ensuring all compliance requirements are met within those documents.
Assist in addressing external customer/client focused compliance related requests (i.e., KYC and certification requirements).
Support execution of periodic compliance risk assessments and oversee appropriate mitigation plans
Responsible for delivering individual projects falling within Sanctions Compliance Programme. * Report to the Group Sr. Manager - Compliance on internal and external compliance issues across the group, and prepare regular compliance reports periodically.

  • Work with corporate functions and other departments to identify and monitor their existing compliance activities and report regularly to the Group Sr. Manager - Compliance on potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; and develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to deal with similar situations in the future.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World's Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Master's degree or equivalent level preferred in relevant areas of study (e.g. business administration, finance, law or a related field).
  • Min 5-7 year experience in Compliance function in a multi-national organisation. Experience has to be largely focused on economic sanctions compliance.
  • Experience in logistics, freight forwarding will be an advantage.
  • Certified compliance professional (ACAMs, ICA, ACSS or other reputable compliance association).
About Us:
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.
We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2145747
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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