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We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Compliance & Governance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing governance frameworks, and managing investor relations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategy & Budgeting: Develop departmental objectives and KPIs aligned with the company’s overall strategy. Prepare and monitor the annual budget to ensure financial performance and accountability. 2. Policies & Procedures: Design and enforce policies and procedures in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. 3. Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to CMA, Kuwait Stock Exchange, and all applicable regulatory guidelines. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure timely compliance. Coordinate with the Legal Department on compliance-related matters. Implement monitoring tools and compliance reporting mechanisms. Oversee the whistle-blower policy and deliver compliance training across departments. 4. Corporate Governance: Lead and maintain the corporate governance framework in alignment with regulatory expectations. Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal committees on governance matters. 5. Investor Relations: Serve as the key contact for shareholders, analysts, and institutional investors. Manage investor communications and maintain records of interactions. 6. People Management: Identify recruitment needs and coordinate with HR. Conduct staff appraisals, manage team performance, and facilitate training and development. Supervise daily team operations, including attendance and task distribution. 7. Reporting: Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on departmental performance and compliance outcomes to senior management. Skills Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. Professional certifications such as CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) or CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) are preferred. Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in compliance, governance, or a related field. Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and verbal) is required.

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The Assistant Manager – Compliance & Governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory standards and internal policies. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity of the company's operations and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with various departments to implement compliance programs, monitor adherence to regulations, and provide guidance on governance issues. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying potential compliance risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement compliance programs that align with industry regulations and company policies.
2. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with established standards.
3. Provide training and support to employees on compliance-related topics.
4. Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to address compliance issues and improve governance practices.
6. Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
7. Assist in the development of risk management strategies to minimize compliance risks.
8. Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and documentation.
9. Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
10. Continuously evaluate and improve compliance processes and policies.

Preferred Candidate:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Proficient in compliance management software and tools.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
8. Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
9. Experience in IT services or related industries is a plus.
10. Relevant certifications in compliance or governance are preferred.

Skills

• 4 to 8 years of experience in compliance, governance, internal audit, or regulatory roles.
• Familiarity with CMA regulations and disclosure requirements.
• Experience supporting or implementing governance policies and compliance reporting processes.
• Completion of CMA-recognized training programs (such as GRC or equivalent).
• Ability to coordinate with internal departments and regulatory bodies.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Data Governance Engineer with focus on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, e.g., GDPR, DPA, ISO, etc. A successful candidate will develop Python-based tooling to automate the operations of an internal data mesh solution such as data labeling and quality metrics in a data, access management and data security best practices.

The Data Governance team in the Commercial Systems unit has a mission to enable a secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating at many internal and external data sources formed in a data mesh. The team works with well-known open-source data governance tools such as Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes the data at Canonical.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies
• Design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations
• Deploy and operate services developed by the team
• Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
• Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools
• Experience with software development in Python and SQL
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Performance engineering and security experience
• Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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The Assistant Manager – Compliance & Governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory standards and internal policies. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity of the company's operations and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with various departments to implement compliance programs, monitor adherence to regulations, and provide guidance on governance issues. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying potential compliance risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Responsibilities: Develop and implement compliance programs that align with industry regulations and company policies. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with established standards. Provide training and support to employees on compliance-related topics. Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Collaborate with internal teams to address compliance issues and improve governance practices. Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and stakeholders. Assist in the development of risk management strategies to minimize compliance risks. Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and documentation. Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies during audits and inspections. Continuously evaluate and improve compliance processes and policies. Preferred Candidate: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in compliance management software and tools. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience in IT services or related industries is a plus. Relevant certifications in compliance or governance are preferred. Skills 4 to 8 years of experience in compliance, governance, internal audit, or regulatory roles. Familiarity with CMA regulations and disclosure requirements. Experience supporting or implementing governance policies and compliance reporting processes. Completion of CMA-recognized training programs (such as GRC or equivalent). Ability to coordinate with internal departments and regulatory bodies.

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Lead Data Governance Engineer

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Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a

Lead Data Governance Engineer

with focus on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, e.g., GDPR, DPA, ISO, etc. A successful candidate will develop Python-based tooling to automate the operations of an internal data mesh solution such as data labeling and quality metrics in a data, access management and data security best practices.

The Data Governance team in the Commercial Systems unit has a mission to enable a secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating at many internal and external data sources formed in a data mesh. The team works with well-known open-source data governance tools such as Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes the data at Canonical.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies Design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations Deploy and operate services developed by the team Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices

What we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools Experience with software development in Python and SQL Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

Performance engineering and security experience Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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