About Jumeirah and Jumeirah Group & Corporate:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
The Group’s portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; the award-winning Talise Spa brand, offering holistic wellbeing and spa experiences tailored to individual guest needs; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programmes; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director - Compliance tolead and direct the Governance & Compliance function through the development of strategies, policies, processes, procedures, delegation of authority’s matrices and guidelines to mitigate the risks and implement necessary procedures to ensure compliance with company's policies, laws and regulations.
About the role:
- Lead the development of Governance & Compliance strategy and framework incorporating control points, integrated project management, and business objectives to assist the Group in ensuring governance and compliance procedures are implemented effectively.
- Create, adopt, and implement best practices in Corporate Governance for the company. Develop corporate policies in line with DH corporate guidelines. Contribute to the setup and review of internal governance structures for various functions. Support Internal Audit /Government Audit teams to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure the organization adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards by advising executive management, supporting business units in developing and updating compliance frameworks, assessing internal controls, providing advisory services, and coordinating with the legal team to address regulatory developments.
- Collaborate and develop operational policies, processes, and procedures to ensure standardized practices are in place, and guide the relevant team in their implementation within the system.
- Develop departmental DOAs for Vertical core and support functions in alignment with DH DOA, ensuring appropriate controls are embedded. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for review prior to approval. Provide guidance on the interpretation of DOAs, policies, and procedures as required by management.
- Conduct compliance reviews of all transactions submitted to the Vertical CEO to ensure internal policies, procedures, and DOAs are adhered to.
- Act as a focal point of contact for document submissions to the EMC, ensuring compliance with internal DOAs, policies, and procedures. Disseminate EMC instructions to the relevant Vertical team and provide regular updates to the EMC secretary, as required.
- Promote a governance and compliance culture that upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring governance and compliance awareness across the Group.
- Develop and manage operational plans and budgets for the department in line with the approved business plan and monitor actual vs. budget costs.
- Provide inputs and suggestions for continuous improvement of departmental/section practices, considering international best practices and changes in the business environment.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a must. Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Master of Laws (LLM), or a master’s in a relevant field such as Compliance, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance is valued.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in compliance, regulatory roles, or a related area, often with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management position.
- Experience in the Hospitality industry is required.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Project Management Skills.
- Problem solving.
- Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced)
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.
