Team Leader, Ethics & Compliance

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job purpose

This role includes developing, implementing, and overseeing corporate ethics and compliance policies; designing and delivering training programs; regularly monitoring and auditing internal processes; conducting comprehensive risk assessments; preparing detailed reports on compliance activities; investigating reports from whistleblowers; working closely with various departments to promote a culture of integrity and compliance; providing practical and timely guidance to the business; supporting the ethics and compliance management with internal investigations; supporting and tracking the delivery of training programs; managing third-party due diligence programs; reviewing and resolving employee disclosures of conflicts of interest; and regularly collaborating with employees to understand business and compliance risks.

Key accountabilities

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve the company's ethics and compliance framework to ensure alignment with international standards.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines to support Borouge's commitment to ethical business practices.
• Ensure the code of conduct is well-communicated and adhered to across all departments to foster a culture of integrity.
• Align compliance programs with UAE regulations and international best practices to mitigate legal risks.
• Coordinate with senior management to integrate compliance into corporate governance to enhance accountability.
• Foster a culture of integrity and ethical business conduct throughout Borouge to maintain a positive corporate image.

• Develop and execute ethics and compliance training programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure understanding of compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular workshops and e-learning sessions to reinforce compliance policies and promote ethical behaviour.
• Ensure all employees complete mandatory compliance training on schedule to maintain compliance standards.
• Implement targeted training for high-risk departments, such as procurement and finance, to address specific compliance challenges.
• Provide continuous education on emerging regulatory changes and industry best practices to keep employees informed.
• Develop engaging compliance communication materials (newsletters, posters, and case studies) to raise awareness.

• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify compliance vulnerabilities and ethical concerns to proactively address potential issues.
• Develop mitigation plans to address identified risks and improve compliance processes to enhance operational integrity.
• Implement monitoring mechanisms to ensure adherence to policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Oversee third-party due diligence processes to ensure vendors comply with Borouge's standards.
• Regularly assess potential exposure to fraud, bribery, and corruption risks to safeguard the company.
• Conduct surprise audits and compliance checks to identify and prevent unethical practices.

• Lead internal investigations related to ethics and compliance breaches to ensure confidentiality and integrity.
• Oversee the whistleblowing mechanism to ensure timely responses to reported concerns.
• Ensure fair and unbiased handling of complaints while adhering to due process to maintain trust.
• Collaborate with legal and HR teams to implement corrective actions when policy violations occur to uphold standards.
• Document and report findings of investigations to senior management and regulatory bodies to ensure transparency.
• Analyse trends from past compliance incidents to propose preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

• Ensure Borouge remains compliant with UAE laws, international regulations, and industry standards to avoid legal repercussions.
• Monitor legislative changes and update policies accordingly to stay current with legal requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies regarding ethics and compliance to facilitate communication.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address compliance-related legal risks to protect the company.
• Ensure data protection and privacy regulations (such as GDPR) are properly implemented to safeguard information.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reports required by government authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Establish clear reporting lines for compliance-related matters to senior management to ensure accountability.
• Provide periodic compliance reports to the board of directors and audit committee to keep them informed.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard ethical business operations to maintain integrity.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure compliance effectiveness across the organization to track progress.
• Collaborate with the finance and internal audit teams for cross-functional governance to ensure comprehensive oversight.
• Document all compliance activities and maintain an organized repository of records to ensure transparency.

• Engage with external regulators, industry groups, and compliance organizations to benchmark best practices to stay competitive.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and third parties to ensure ethical business conduct in all interactions to build trust.
• Support leadership in fostering a corporate culture of ethics and integrity to promote ethical behaviour.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on compliance-related matters to provide guidance.
• Lead ethics and compliance committees to drive organization-wide accountability to ensure adherence.
• Represent Borouge in compliance and corporate governance conferences and events to enhance reputation.

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in corporate governance, compliance risk management, or related field is preferred.
• Fluency in English language; written and oral.

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in compliance, legal, or ethical oversight roles, with at least 3 to 5 years in project or people management occupations.
• Experience in a public listed company (PLC).
• In-depth understanding of industry-specific regulations, corporate governance, and ethical standards. Familiarity with the petrochemical sector is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Experience in ethics and compliance or legal functions, executing compliance-related programming, preferably in a compliance function of a multinational company and publicly listed company.
• Knowledge and experience in anti-bribery and corruption, competition, international sanctions, and securities law and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the implementation of a compliance program such as investigations, third-party due diligence, policies and procedures, training, and risk assessments.
• Strong problem-solving methodology skills with the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions with an analytical mindset.
• Prior experience in forensic investigations and data analytics is a requirement.
• Understanding of USFCPA and UK Bribery Act is a requirement.
• Prior experience working with counterparts in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and programs at an enterprise level.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE regulations and international compliance standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD Guidelines, AML, Anti-Corruption Laws).
• Proven experience in conducting compliance risk assessments, audits, and investigations.
• Hands-on experience with whistleblower programs, fraud prevention strategies, and ethical training development.
• Strong engagement with regulatory bodies, legal authorities, and internal/external auditors.
• Expertise in third-party risk management, due diligence, and contract compliance.

Professional certifications

Preferred to be certified in one or more of the following:

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) by Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.

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