AML Compliance Head - Legal & Manufacturing Industry

Job OverviewWe are seeking a proactive, senior Compliance Head to build and oversee an enterprise-wide compliance program for a large industrial organization in Egypt. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an individual-contributor leadership role that influences across functions to embed a culture of integrity and ethical business practices. On-site presence is required across Cairo (Nile City) and the Sokhna operations.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the compliance agenda: set the strategy, policies, and controls to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal standards.Design and maintain the compliance framework covering core risk areas including AML, anti-bribery & corruption (ABC), competition law, economic sanctions, and data privacy.Advise senior leadership (CEO and executives) on compliance risks, mitigation plans, and program effectiveness; prepare reports and recommendations.Conduct monitoring and reviews, support investigations, and coordinate corrective actions where required.Drive awareness and training to strengthen compliance culture across the business.Partner cross-functionally (legal, finance, HR, operations, and plant teams) to embed controls into day-to-day processes and projects.RequirementsExperience: Minimum 8 years in compliance, legal, audit, or risk roles; strong exposure to industrial/manufacturing environments and multinational settings is recommended. Senior/leadership caliber is expected.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting (required). A Law background is highly recommended.Expertise: In-depth understanding of AML, ABC, competition law, sanctions, and data privacy and how to operationalize controls around them.Language: English fluency (C1).Work authorization: Egyptian nationality (as specified for this role).Soft Skills & Personal CompetenciesHigh integrity, sound judgment, and a practical, business-partner mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable advising senior leadership.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail; able to prioritize and deliver under time pressure.Self-starter who can operate independently while influencing cross-functional teams.Working Conditions & BenefitsEmployment: Full-time, on-site; 8 working hours/day, 2 days off/week; fixed working hours.Locations: Cairo (Nile City) and Sokhna plant; occasional business visits as required.Benefits: Medical insurance, social insurance, profit share per company scheme; transportation/mobile/allowances as per policy.