Senior Compliance Manager

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to lead ethics and compliance, including legal regulatory, efforts for our business operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Compliance Manager will also focus on public sector and sovereign wealth fund engagements, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and affiliated entities. This role will play a critical part in identifying, managing, and mitigating anti‑corruption and ethics risks, including those arising under the local laws and regulations, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other applicable global anti‑bribery and public integrity laws as well as support in various local regulatory compliance areas, such as cybersecurity.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary compliance lead for Omnissa’s Saudi Arabia operations and relevant public sector‑and commercial engagements.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, standards, and Omnissa policies through the design and implementation of robust compliance policies and procedures, internal controls, learning, communications, control testing and continuous improvement of the compliance program.
• Work collaboratively with global legal and compliance teams to ensure the compliance program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is right fit for Omnissa.
• Provide real time compliance guidance to global legal and compliance teams, business operations‑, sales, and other internal teams.
• Advise on compliance risks related to sovereign wealth funds (including PIF and portfolio companies), ministries, agencies, and state-owned or state‑controlled‑entities.
• Advise on compliance risks related to public procurement, tenders, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct and oversee risk-based due diligence on third parties, agents, consultants, and partners.
• Conduct transactional reviews relating to gifts, travel, conflicts of interest, hospitality, sponsor ships, donations, and incentives.
• Assess compliance red flags and ensure appropriate escalation, mitigation, or remediation actions.
• Assist with internal and external audit initiatives to support the strategic goals of Omnissa.
• Develop and deliver compliance trainings.
• Reinforce a strong ethical culture consistent with both global standards and local norms.
• Manage or support internal investigations.
• Assist with other compliance project as needed.

• Law degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Ethics and risk management roles.
• Demonstrated experience with FCPA and global anti-corruption compliance in high‑risk‑or emerging markets.
• Experience supporting or advising public sector or sovereign linked‑transactions.
• Familiarity with PIF structures, government tendering processes, or public sector‑commercial models.
• Strong understanding of third party‑risk management frameworks.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to operate in sensitive environments.
• Prior experience working in or covering Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in multinational organizations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and verbal).

• Creative and innovative problem solver, ability to balance compliance rigor with business enablement, approaching complex legal challenges with innovative thinking and tailored strategies to address the unique needs of a high energy, accelerated paced global software technology company.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and to balance short‑term needs with long‑term objectives.
• Strong ability to work as a team player and effectively collaborate with fellow legal colleagues and cross‑functional business stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple work streams, including both long and short‑term projects in a very fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills across cultures and seniority levels.