Risk Compliance Officer

Job Summary:

The Regional Risk & Compliance Officer is responsible for leading the effective implementation and management of the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance frameworks across all DXN Group of companies within the assigned region. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to internal policies, procedures, and external regulatory obligations to safeguard the Group’s integrity, reputation, and business continuity, ensuring the timely and accurate update of the Compliance Register and Risk Register, with appropriate identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance and operational risks and overseeing the implementation of risk mitigation and compliance initiatives.

This role also serves as the primary liaison Group Risk & Compliance and the DXN Group of companies within the assigned region, facilitating two-way communication and providing expert guidance on risk and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management Oversight:

Implement and maintain the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across all subsidiaries in the assigned region.
Coordinate regional risk identification, risk evaluation, and development of mitigation strategies. Facilitate regular risk assessments and scenario planning with country-level and regional leadership teams.
Monitor risk indicators and ensure subsidiaries update and maintain risk registers aligned to Group policy.
Support the integration of risk management into strategic planning, budgeting, and key business decisions.

Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor local regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction within the region and assess their impact on operations.
Ensure each subsidiary implements controls and procedures to comply with:
a) Local statutory and regulatory laws
b) International standards (e.g., AML/CFT, anti-bribery and corruption laws, data protection regulations, sanctions compliance).
Lead regional compliance reviews and ensure resolution of identified gaps or issues.
Ensure for the effective reporting and investigation of compliance breaches or incidents.

Policy Implementation & Monitoring:

Disseminate and enforce Group policies, standards, and procedures across the region.
Customize implementation guidelines to suit regional and country-specific environments while maintaining Group integrity.

Business Continuity & Crisis Response:

Support subsidiaries in the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
Actively contribute to crisis response planning and serve as a point of contact during regional incidents.
Coordinate post-incident investigations, root cause analyses, and remediation plans.

Qualifications:

Education
A degree in Risk Management, Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field;

Experience

At least 3–5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, legal and/or audit roles, preferably in multinational or regional settings;
Exposure to the specific region regulatory environments, financial crime risk, and operational challenges is an added advantage.

Key Competencies/

Skills:

This role demands a high level of professional judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to promote a robust risk and compliance culture within the Group. Knowledge / proficiency in compliance/risk monitoring tools and software will be an added advantage;

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range:
As per market standards.v Additional benefits include health insurance, bonuses, etc...

Instructions:

Interested candidates are requested to send their updated resumes to