Head/ Lead Regulatory & Compliance مسؤول/ رئيس قسم الشؤون التنظيمية والحوكمة

POSITION INFORMATION
Job Title: Head/ Lead Regulatory & Compliance
Department: Regulatory & Compliance
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

JOB PURPOSE
This role is responsible for establishing and overseeing governance, risk, compliance, and legal frameworks across the organization, ensuring that business operations, technology solutions, and commercial engagements are compliant, secure, and legally sound combing regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal advisory responsibilities, enabling the organization to operate confidently across FinTech, SaaS, AI, Blockchain, and digital platforms.

DIMENSIONS
No. of Reports : 2-3
Budgetary Control: NA
External Interface(s):
• Clients
• Regulatory authorities
• Financial institutions
• Legal partners
Internal Interface(s):
• All functions

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Governance, Policies and Compliance Support
• Develop and maintain basic policies, procedures, and internal controls covering information security, data privacy, and operational compliance.
• Support implementation and awareness of policies across teams.
• Ensure documentation and controls are maintained in a practical and usable manner.
Regulatory Compliance and Coordination
• Track applicable regulatory requirements related to data protection, cybersecurity, and relevant financial/technology regulations in Oman and GCC.
• Support internal teams by providing guidance on compliance requirements for solutions and client engagements.
• Coordinate with external advisors or regulators where required.
Legal and Contract Support
• Review standard contracts, NDAs, and client/vendor agreements using approved templates.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for complex contracts, negotiations, or disputes.
• Ensure contracts are consistent, properly documented, and aligned with business requirements.
Risk Identification and Basic Controls
• Support identification of key operational and compliance risks.
• Maintain risk register and track mitigation actions.
• Ensure basic controls are implemented and followed across key processes.
Vendor and Third-Party Compliance
• Perform basic due diligence checks for vendors and partners.
• Review vendor agreements for compliance and documentation completeness.
• Track third-party compliance requirements and documentation.
Incident and Compliance Tracking
• Support documentation of incidents, issues, or compliance-related events.
• Coordinate with relevant teams for tracking and closure of such events.
• Maintain records required for audits and reviews.
Audit Support and Documentation
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Ensure records, policies, and compliance documents are up to date and accessible.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in law, IT, Finance, or related field; legal background preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in compliance, legal support, risk, or governance roles in IT, FinTech, or related sectors.
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements in Oman/GCC (data protection, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Experience in contract handling, documentation, and audit support.
• Familiarity with technology environments (cloud, SaaS, digital platforms) is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:
Skills / Knowledge
• Basic governance, risk awareness and compliance practices
• Contract review and documentation
• Regulatory awareness (data protection, cybersecurity)
• Risk identification and tracking
• Policy development and documentation
• Vendor due diligence and coordination
• Audit preparation and documentation
Competencies
• Planning & Organising
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Detail orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Collaborative Working
• Communication
• Respect & Integrity

Additional Requirements
• English and Arabic (fluent written and verbal)