Specialist, Legal and Compliance II

Job Description

1. JOB DETAILS:Position Title: Specialist: Legal & ComplianceBroad Band: E1: M9: ProfessionalReports to Manager: ComplianceDepartment & Function: Ma?aden HQJob Code: Date Prepared/Revised: 04/01/2019 00:00:00Talent Pipeline Layer: Manage Self: Technical/Professional2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:This position is based in Ma?aden?s Corporate Compliance Department in Riyadh, reporting to Maaden?s group Compliance Director. The primary responsibilities of the position are to manage Maaden?s group regulatory compliance programs including but not limited to, conduct investigations, conduct third party due diligence, provide compliance advices, recommendation, guidance, and support on a broad range of matters and regulatory requirements/legal provisions, and conduct compliance awareness sessions and campaigns.This position is mainly responsible to manage the Company?s whistleblowing (hotline) system, conduct thorough and objective review or all allegations, investigate them, and draft professional reports of investigations in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures.In addition, this position is responsible for developing and implementing compliance programs including (policies, procedures manuals, trainings, and periodic reporting) as well as managing programs of the conflict of interests, gifts declarations, annual code of conduct declarations, and other mandatory trainings. Oversees and audit functional areas compliance with the compliance programs. Ensure the Board of Directors, executives management and employees are aware of and in compliance with the rules and regulations and internal policies and procedures. Ensure that compliance procedures, systems and controls are up-to-date and effective. Maintain the compliance manual, and all compliance procedure documentation.The position will work closely with the Company Human Capital, other members of the legal department and a variety of internal and external stakeholders across the joint ventures and all functional areas at the corporate level and /or government agencies3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Qualification: Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Law or other related Auditing disciplines from a recognized school is required with minimum of 4 yearsSkills:

• Interviewing and investigating skills
• Superior report writing skills
• Superior presentation skills.
• Supervision skills.
• Familiarity of key relevant Laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Superior analytical, judgment and drafting skills, and an ability to coordinate complex or multi-faced compliance matters is a key requirement.
• Fluent Arabic and excellent command of English is required
• Regional experience is required.

• Manage the Company?s whistleblowing (hotline) system and ensure all allegation are thoroughly and objectively reviewed and actioned and recommend necessary course of action.
• Conduct objective investigations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Interview subjects, witness, obtain statements and gather and analyse evidence.
• Draft professional report of investigation (RoIes).
• Develop and implement regulatory requirements Corporate Compliance Programs for Ma?aden including its affiliates (including policies, procedures, systems, Code of Conduct, training, investigations and disciplinary procedures, reporting and record keeping).
• Oversee the Corporate Compliance Programs, functioning as an independent and objective resource that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization.
• Ensure to put in place a mechanism to provide assurance to the Board of Directors, executives, management and employees that Ma?aden and its affiliates are in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Conduct internal monitoring and auditing, and responding promptly to reported offenses, developing corrective action, and reporting as required.
• Conduct third party due diligence and draft detailed report of findings.
• Provide compliance advice to management of the company.
• Assist other functions in complying with the regulatory requirements.
• Work with legal/regulatory teams to proactively identify and mange legal risks and alternative strategies.
• Conduct awareness sessions about compliance and code of conduct and/or other relevant topics as requested.
• Manage external counsel/consultants providing investigations and compliance related services
• keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislations and guidelines
• Represent the company before governmental bodies and draft correspondence as necessary and requested.

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