Job Description

Job Purpose

The Group Senior Compliance and Data Privacy Manager, provides the dedicated, full-time resource, required to meet rapidly evolving customer, financial institution and government expectations regarding adequate compliance organisations and resources.


The role has a primary focus on ensuring DP World's data privacy programme adheres to applicable data privacy regulations (UAE, UK, EU, China, India, etc.), while actively supporting Group initiatives. The individual in the role will also work to establish relevant global policies and procedures across Anti-Corruption, Anti-Trust, and Economic Sanctions matters, helping ensure that DP World's Group Compliance programme is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. This provides the necessary support to help ensure that DP World conducts its business at the highest level of integrity and in full compliance with the applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as the Group's internal policies, professional standards and best industry practices.

Key Accountabilities

Evaluate, interpret and proactively communicate the practical impact of compliance-focused laws and regulations, including changes to best compliance practices and professional standards, and develop efficient solutions to effectively mitigate risk. Develop, implement, and maintain a 'fit for purpose', risk-based data privacy programme in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including UAE, UK, EU, China, India and other relevant regulations. Draft policies and implement standard operating procedures, incorporating essential elements of appliable data privacy regulations. Includes procedures associated with defining principles of data processing, data subjects' rights, data protection by design and default, records of processing activities, security of processing, and notification and communication of data breaches. Provide proactive, practical and effective guidance to DP World's business operations across other compliance-focused areas, including anti-corruption, economic sanctions, anti-trust and general ethics issues. Execute periodic compliance risk assessments and create and oversee appropriate improvement plans to mitigate risk, in a tailored and prioritised manner. Actively support the Head of Group Compliance with the development and implementation of compliance controls, policies and processes that adequately meet the needs of the Group and address applicable compliance obligation, across anti-corruption, anti-trust and/or economic sanctions. Provide regular data protection and other relevant compliance training of regulations and company procedure updates Coordinate with Group functions, offices and business units within DP World and monitor compliance with the internal Group global policies, ensure that such policies are complied with, and lead the implementation of necessary controls to prevent / mitigate violations of Group global policies, and specifically undertake periodic reviews of the Group global policy compliance self-certifications by the businesses, and other company compliance programmes. Report to the Head of Group Compliance on internal and external compliance issues across the group and prepare regular compliance reports periodically. Assist in addressing internal and external compliance related requests (i.e., KYC and certification requirements). Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World's Founder's Principles, values and culture; understanding and following DP World's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent level preferred in relevant areas of study (e.g. business administration, finance, law or a related field). JD, LLM, or equivalent legal degree is a plus. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a compliance manager or officer in a multinational organisation. Extensive experience with UAE, UK, EU, China. India and other applicable data protection laws and practices. Certified compliance professional certification (e.g., CIPP) is a plus. Experience in change management and deploying new tools, processes, and decision support. Highly ethical, principled and diligent with excellent planning skills. Excellent communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and/or global teams. Understanding and demonstrated ability to apply industry best practices, concepts, and standards. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, to work independently and manage discrete areas of responsibility with little direct supervision. Strong ability to champion a comprehensive compliance programme, including ethics elements. * Proficient computer skills.