Risk & Compliance Specialist

Job PurposeThe Risk & Compliance Specialist owns defined compliance domains such as data privacy, anti-money-laundering, anti-bribery, and licensing across the Group. The role conducts structured assessments, drives remediation with business owners, and provides subject-matter guidance that keeps the organisation compliant and its risk exposure well managed across jurisdictions.Key ResponsibilitiesDomain Compliance Ownership

• Own assigned compliance domains including data privacy (PDPL and GDPR), AML, anti-bribery, and licensing
• Interpret applicable regulations and translate them into practical obligations
• Maintain domain-specific compliance frameworks, controls, and checklists
• Advise business owners on domain requirements and compliant approaches
• Monitor regulatory developments in assigned domains and update controlsAssessment & Remediation
• Conduct structured risk-based and current-state assessments in assigned domains
• Identify gaps, categorise exposure, and develop remediation action plans
• Drive remediation with owners and track corrective actions to closure
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of controls and mitigation
• Escalate material breaches and significant exposures promptlyPolicy, Monitoring & Audit Support
• Write and review policies and procedures for assigned compliance domains
• Conduct operational, financial, and legal compliance monitoring reviews
• Support internal and external audits with evidence and domain expertise
• Maintain the compliance tracker for domain licenses, filings, and renewals
• Deliver domain-specific awareness and training to relevant stakeholdersReporting & Coordination
• Prepare domain compliance reports, dashboards, and confirmations
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and department owners on compliance matters
• Maintain accurate status logs across obligations, assessments, and remediation
• Support development of compliance metrics and monitoring summaries
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the compliance programmeQualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; relevant compliance certification (for example CAMS, CIPP) preferredExperience4-6 years in compliance or risk with subject-matter depth in one or more domains; multi-jurisdictional exposure preferredSkillsDomain expertise (privacy, AML, anti-bribery, licensing); structured assessment; policy development; remediation managementAbout Floward :Floward Life PageFloward CorporateFounded in 2017, Floward is an online flowers and gifting company; we pride ourselves in creating a seamless experience for our customers and making sending flowers and gifts as enjoyable as receiving them. We source our flowers daily from the best growers and farmers around the world to create one of a kind stunning arrangements and plants that fit every occasion. We also partner with local and international brands to offer a wide range of gifts including chocolate, perfumes, cakes and more, coupled with our arrangements to create the perfect gift. Operating in 36 cities in nine countries across the MENA region and UK, we guarantee same-day delivery across the board through our own refrigerated fleet to ensure our arrangements arrive fresh to the customer.