Compliance Consultant (Real Estate)

About the Role

CareerFirst Company is seeking a Compliance Consultant (Real Estate) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with 8+ years of experience in compliance, control, governance, or audit, specifically within a consultative or senior capacity. The role focuses on developing and assessing compliance frameworks and internal controls within the real estate sector.

Role Overview

The Compliance Consultant will be responsible for designing comprehensive control programs, developing assessment checklists, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls. This position involves analyzing non-compliance patterns and delivering strategic reports to senior management to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust compliance and control frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Design, update, and optimize operational and field inspection checklists to ensure thorough and standardized evaluations.
• Oversee and execute advanced monitoring, inspection, and review programs to assess operational adherence.
• Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on identified violations and compliance gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of existing internal controls, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements.
• Draft and present comprehensive executive and periodic control reports, highlighting risk indicators, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Control, Governance, or Audit, with a strong background in a consultative or senior capacity.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert knowledge in designing regulatory frameworks and compliance policies.
  • Advanced analytical mindset for risk and control assessment.
  • Exceptional executive reporting and presentation skills.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strategic problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to compliance and governance within the real estate sector at CareerFirst Company.