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Compliance Officer Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Hugh Fraser International (HFI)
Title: Compliance Officer
Company: Hugh Fraser International (HFI)
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Description Hugh Fraser International (HFI) is a legal and consulting services firm led by Hugh Fraser, a Scottish corporate and energy lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the international energy sector. HFI specializes in the Middle East, supporting client ventures in an energy market valued at nearly US$750 billion through 2030, with key focus countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Eastern Mediterranean. The firm advises on international group structures, local partner ventures, technology transfer and local manufacturing, and acquisitions and divestments. HFI maintains strong connections with leading industry bodies such as the Energy Industries Council, Society of Petroleum Engineers, and the Global Underwater Hub. Its clients are primarily private equity-backed companies driving the energy transition, and HFI is recognized as a trusted, independent market leader with a proven track record of over 20 years in international ventures.
Role Description This is a full-time hybrid Compliance Officer role based in Dubai, with flexibility for some work from home. The Compliance Officer will design, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks and policies aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards across HFI’s international and Middle East-focused activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the firm and its clients, and ensuring procedures and documentation are updated accordingly. The role will involve conducting compliance risk assessments, performing internal reviews, and supporting audits to identify gaps and drive corrective actions. The Compliance Officer will also prepare compliance reports, support training and awareness initiatives for team members, collaborate closely with legal, consulting, and finance colleagues, and contribute to best practices for clients in the energy and energy transition sectors.
Qualifications
- Strong compliance management capabilities, including experience designing, implementing, and overseeing Compliance Management frameworks and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in Regulatory Compliance, ideally within legal, consulting, financial, or energy-sector environments, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Well-developed Analytical Skills, including the ability to assess risk, analyze legal and regulatory updates, review documentation, and present clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare clear policies, reports, and guidance and to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and external bodies.
- Comfort working with Finance-related concepts, including understanding the compliance implications of financial transactions, corporate structures, and investment activities.
- Relevant academic background such as a degree in Law, Business, Finance, Compliance, or a related field; professional compliance or legal qualifications are an advantage.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, international
