9 Regulatory Compliance jobs in Kuwait

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talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

This role plays a critical part in strengthening the Global Compliance Program by ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements across areas such as KYB and third-party due diligence. The role demands proactive risk identification, sharp analysis of compliance metrics, and decisive follow-up on issues and action plans. The candidate is expected to drive compliance controls, enforce sanctions regulations, and ensure timely implementation of global initiatives. A strong grasp of regulatory developments, rigorous monitoring, and the ability to influence key stakeholders across the business are essential to maintain the highest standards of compliance integrity and operational accountability.

What’s On Your Plate?

• This position will support and enhance the Global Compliance Program.
• Lead the development, implementation, and rollout of internal compliance policies across relevant jurisdictions.
• Review, draft, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with regulatory expectations and internal governance.
• Supervise compliance with regulatory requirements related to scope areas.
• Report, analyze, and scale relevant compliance metrics.
• Manage risk controls and regulatory affairs to drive the control agenda.
• Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions where appropriate.
• Liaise with the Regional Compliance team to help deliver initiatives.
• Build and maintain key relationships across the Compliance department and with key partners.
• Follow up on open action plans and problem solving.
• Perform Due Diligence on all third parties.
• Perform risk assessments to understand the level and scope of risk.
• Provide Regional Compliance Team with assurance that all controls required under sanctions regulations are embedded to avoid any sanctions breach and/or establishing relationships with a listed party.
• Report findings and submit recommendations for corrective actions to the Regional Compliance Team.
• Support Compliance Monitoring and KYC requirements in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant laws, rules, and regulations, and ensure that any changes are reflected in policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Create internal reports as required.
• Investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues.
• Report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance.
• Highlight and escalate areas of concern to the Regional Compliance Team.
• Perform various administrative duties such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing projects.
• Review due diligence requests and related risks of third parties, and recruitment of high-risk candidates to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, or a related field (Master’s or professional certification preferred: e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM).
• 5+ years of experience in a compliance, risk, or regulatory role, ideally in a multinational or regulated environment.
• Proven experience managing KYB, due diligence, and third-party risk processes.
• Strong understanding of sanctions regulations, AML, CTF, and general regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in drafting, rolling out, and maintaining policies and SOPs.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring frameworks and audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver global or regional compliance initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to assess risk and recommend controls.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structure in fast-paced environments.
• Strong ethics and sound judgment; maintains confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspaces; experience with compliance and risk systems/tools.
• Fluency in English & Arabic is a must.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Company Description

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description This role plays a critical part in strengthening the Global Compliance Program by ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements across areas such as KYB and third-party due diligence. The role demands proactive risk identification, sharp analysis of compliance metrics, and decisive follow-up on issues and action plans. The candidate is expected to drive compliance controls, enforce sanctions regulations, and ensure timely implementation of global initiatives. A strong grasp of regulatory developments, rigorous monitoring, and the ability to influence key stakeholders across the business are essential to maintain the highest standards of compliance integrity and operational accountability.

What’s On Your Plate?

● This position will support and enhance the Global Compliance Program.

● Lead the development, implementation, and rollout of internal compliance policies across relevant jurisdictions.

● Review, draft, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with regulatory expectations and internal governance.

● Supervision of compliance with regulatory requirements related to scope areas

● Reporting, analysis and scaling of relevant compliance metrics.

● Manage risk controls and regulatory affairs to drive the control agenda.

● Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions where appropriate.

● Liaise with the Regional Compliance team to help deliver initiatives.

● Build and maintain key relationships across the Compliance department and with key partners.

● Follow up on open action plans and problem solving.

● Perform Due Diligence on all third party’s

● Perform risk assessments to understand the level, and scope of risk

● Provide Regional Compliance Team with assurance that all controls required under sanctions regulations are embedded to avoid any sanctions breach and/or establishing relationship with a listed party

● Report findings and submit recommendations for corrective action to Regional Compliance Team

● Supporting Compliance Monitoring and KYC requirements in accordance with regulatory requirement

● Monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies

● Keeping up-to-date of relevant laws, rules and regulations and ensuring that any changes to these are reported and reflected in the relevant policies, procedures and compliance programs

● Create internal reports as required

● Investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues

● Report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance

● Highlight and escalate areas of concern to the Regional Compliance Team

● Perform various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects)

● Review due diligence requests and related risks of third parties, and recruitment of high risk candidates to ensure compliance with our internal policies and laws

Qualifications What Did We Order?

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, or a related field (Master’s or professional certification preferred: e.g. CAMS, ICA, CRCM).

5+ years of experience in a compliance, risk, or regulatory role, ideally in a multinational or regulated environment.

Proven experience managing KYB, due diligence, and third-party risk processes.

Strong understanding of sanctions regulations, AML and CTF, and general regulatory frameworks.

Experience in drafting, rolling out, and maintaining policies and SOPs.

Familiarity with compliance monitoring frameworks and audit processes.

Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver global or regional compliance initiatives.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to assess risk and recommend actionable controls.

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structure in fast-paced environments.

Strong ethics and sound judgment; maintains confidentiality and integrity.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspaces; experience with compliance and risk systems/tools.

Fluency in English & Arabic is a must.

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• Identify risk data sources and coordinate with the relevant departments and subsidiaries across Mezzan to ensure timely availability of data (e.g., Finance, IT, BUs) for effective data management.
• Develop and implement plans to identify data gaps, improve data availability, quality, and timeliness to enhance existing data collection methods and support risk management processes.
• Drive the automation of risk data gathering and validation processes, overseeing the creation and maintenance of data extraction and processing queries to streamline data access, reporting, and analysis.
• Provide data support and automation assistance to the risk management functions to facilitate effective implementation of risk management procedures.
• Supervise the data reconciliation and validation with financial control, IT, business units, and subsidiaries to ensure adherence to established risk management standards.
• Design, establish, and maintain a robust Risk Management Information System (RMIS) as per the Group ERM Framework and Reporting Protocols.
• Analyze big data and provide solutions in conjunction with IT & SAP teams.
• Manage the Risk Management Information System (RMIS) & coordinate all necessary changes with system admins / service provider.
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis and calculating EMVs (Expected Monetary Values) to all applicable types of financial risks.
• Review process understanding working papers prepared by Risk Analysts as well as explaining the link between the Group structure, systems, processes and risk practices.
• Review and analyze relevant metrics and KRIs as per the KRI Program Plan designing KRI trend analysis and reports accordingly.
• Design and implement an overall risk management process for Mezzan, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Analyze current risks, identify potential emerging risks, and evaluate Group’s historical risk management performance comparing potential risks against established criteria (e.g., cost, legal requirements).
• Prepare and maintain Risk Appetite, Risk Incidents, Country-wide, Division-wide, and Business Unit-wide Dashboards as per the risk management plan.
• Develop Business Division Risk Reports for assigned risk area / categories as per the risk management plan.
  
  

Job Category

Shared services (Head Office)

Job Description

• Identify risk data sources and coordinate with the relevant departments and subsidiaries across Mezzan to ensure timely availability of data (e.g., Finance, IT, BUs) for effective data management.
• Develop and implement plans to identify data gaps, improve data availability, quality, and timeliness to enhance existing data collection methods and support risk management processes.
• Drive the automation of risk data gathering and validation processes, overseeing the creation and maintenance of data extraction and processing queries to streamline data access, reporting, and analysis.
• Provide data support and automation assistance to the risk management functions to facilitate effective implementation of risk management procedures.
• Supervise the data reconciliation and validation with financial control, IT, business units, and subsidiaries to ensure adherence to established risk management standards.
• Design, establish, and maintain a robust Risk Management Information System (RMIS) as per the Group ERM Framework and Reporting Protocols.
• Analyze big data and provide solutions in conjunction with IT & SAP teams.
• Manage the Risk Management Information System (RMIS) & coordinate all necessary changes with system admins / service provider.
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis and calculating EMVs (Expected Monetary Values) to all applicable types of financial risks.
• Review process understanding working papers prepared by Risk Analysts as well as explaining the link between the Group structure, systems, processes and risk practices.
• Review and analyze relevant metrics and KRIs as per the KRI Program Plan designing KRI trend analysis and reports accordingly.
• Design and implement an overall risk management process for Mezzan, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Analyze current risks, identify potential emerging risks, and evaluate Group’s historical risk management performance comparing potential risks against established criteria (e.g., cost, legal requirements).
• Prepare and maintain Risk Appetite, Risk Incidents, Country-wide, Division-wide, and Business Unit-wide Dashboards as per the risk management plan.
• Develop Business Division Risk Reports for assigned risk area / categories as per the risk management plan.
  
  

Skills

• Must have expertise in data analytics.
• Detail Oriented.
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Ability to work in a team, strong work ethic, flexibility and adaptability.
  
  

Education/Qualifications

• Mandatory: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, or Information Systems.
• Professional Certification(s) such as CRMA, RMP, CFE, CRA, etc. (Desirable)
• A minimum of 5-8 years in external audit, risk consulting, financial planning, analysis or relevant experience.
  
  

About The Business

Mezzan Holding Co.is one of the leading food, healthcare, and consumer conglomerates in the Middle East with a celebrated heritage of over 75 years. Headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan Mezzan Holding Co: Employs 8,500 people (50+ nationalities) Distributes over 34,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU) Serves over 100,000 meals a day in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE through its catering business. Has a total of 130,000 square meters in food, beverage and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE. Represents some of the biggest names in the FMCG and healthcare industries.

Apply NowSeniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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The
**Commercial Bank of Kuwait**

is re-launching the specialized graduates development program (Ruwwad), and this time, for two different functions!
- This program is tailored for
**Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/MIS/Financial Engineering Graduates**

who are ready to jump-start and/or accelerate their professional career in different aspects of Banking:
**1) Risk Management**

**2) Financial Planning & Control.**

During this 6-month long, paid program, you’ll be exposed to different functions within Risk Management/Finance in the Banking industry, as well as other business divisions normally associated with Risk Management/Finance on different levels.

Upon completing your program successfully, you’ll be given the chance to permanently join some of CBK’s most critical functions and take part in all exciting projects we’re heading into in the near future.

**Skills**:

- Must be a Bachelor Degree holder in any of the following disciplines: Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering
- GPA: 3.0 or above.

**Education**:
Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering

**Easy Apply

The
**Commercial Bank of Kuwait**

is re-launching the specialized graduates development program (Ruwwad), and this time, for two different functions!
- This program is tailored for
**Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/MIS/Financial Engineering Graduates**

who are ready to jump-start and/or accelerate their professional career in different aspects of Banking:
**1) Risk Management**

**2) Financial Planning & Control.**

During this 6-month long, paid program, you’ll be exposed to different functions within Risk Management/Finance in the Banking industry, as well as other business divisions normally associated with Risk Management/Finance on different levels.

Upon completing your program successfully, you’ll be given the chance to permanently join some of CBK’s most critical functions and take part in all exciting projects we’re heading into in the near future.

**Skills**:

- Must be a Bachelor Degree holder in any of the following disciplines: Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering
- GPA: 3.0 or above.

**Education**:
Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering

**Easy Apply

The
**Commercial Bank of Kuwait**

is re-launching the specialized graduates development program (Ruwwad), and this time, for two different functions!
- This program is tailored for
**Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/MIS/Financial Engineering Graduates**

who are ready to jump-start and/or accelerate their professional career in different aspects of Banking:
**1) Risk Management**

**2) Financial Planning & Control.**

During this 6-month long, paid program, you’ll be exposed to different functions within Risk Management/Finance in the Banking industry, as well as other business divisions normally associated with Risk Management/Finance on different levels.

Upon completing your program successfully, you’ll be given the chance to permanently join some of CBK’s most critical functions and take part in all exciting projects we’re heading into in the near future.

**Skills**:

- Must be a Bachelor Degree holder in any of the following disciplines: Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering
- GPA: 3.0 or above.

**Education**:
Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / MIS / Financial Engineering

**Easy Apply

Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the requirements of relevant CB regulations and FATCA requirements.
- Reviews all Bank Bye-laws, Policies, and Procedures to ensure that they address all CB regulations requirements
- Assists in annually reviewing and updating the following as requested:

- Bank’s Risk Based Compliance Policies
- The Bank’s “Compliance Program” and Bank Policies
- Undertakes compliance testing within the CB Compliance Program
- When required, serves as a contact point within the Bank for CB Compliance queries from Staff members
- Follows up on all previous violations and observations raised by CB to ensure corrective action is taken
- Coordinates and assists Supervisor in the facilitation during CB Inspections.
- Follows up the implementation of FATCA requirements within the Bank
- Provides training to all newly recruited personnel within the Bank to ensure their thorough understanding of all relevant regulations.
- Supports all Bank Divisions to ensure compliance

**Skills**:

- Fluency in Arabic & English
- Advanced computer skills

**Easy Apply

Jazeera Airways is currently looking for a Safety & Compliance Monitoring Officer/Supervisor who will be responsible for administering and coordinating all safety and compliance monitoring issues w in accordance with company policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable Kuwait DGCA requirements, IOSA SARPs, and other authorities.

This position is also responsible to maintain ongoing compliance with applicable Kuwait DGCA requirements, all conditions and restrictions of the AOC and Policies & Procedures established by the company.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Maintain and control safety & compliance monitoring documentation and records system
- Coordinate safety & compliance monitoring safety meetings
- Participate in internal and external audits as well as closing audit findings
- Review of departmental procedures, programs and inter-departmental relationships to improve efficiency and cooperation
- Manage safety risks and security threats to Safety & Compliance Monitoring Department activities
- Liaise with other departments, service providers and appropriate industry bodies on matters related to his / her area
- Control and maintain the Occurrence report system
- Control and maintain Safety, hazard, and confidential reporting system.
- Carry out any tasks or duties that are assigned by Management.

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Engineering degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics, industrial, or other studies relevant to aviation safety
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Safety & Compliance Monitoring Department of an airline
- Familiar with EASA regulations, IOSA ISARPS, and ICAO-related annexes and documents, provision of the regulations and the standards necessary to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities to ensure safety, security and efficiency
- Has completed Human factors, SMS and Audit Technique training
- Good knowledge of the English language both spoken and written