Head/ Lead Regulatory & Compliance

Oman Investment Authority

Employer Active

Posted 2 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Job Location

Muscat - Oman

Education

Bachelor of Science

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities


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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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)

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Head/ Lead Regulatory & Compliance

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Oman Investment Authority

https://jadarah.oia.gov.om/