Compliance Intern (Governance, Risk and Compliance)

About the role

Zain is looking for a fresh graduate to join its Governance, Risk and Compliance Department for a one-year internship under the Zain Youth Program. The intern works on compliance data, reporting and research, learning the function while taking ownership of assigned tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Compliance Universe and Risk Register by following up regularly with stakeholders, and help gather and organise compliance-related data.
• Produce the monthly reports and dashboards that track open items, and help maintain compliance trackers and digital tools.
• Carry out basic research on regulatory topics and internal policies to support compliance initiatives.
• Perform basic compliance tasks under supervision and gradually take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems or a related field.
• Good communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to coordinate and follow up with multiple stakeholders across business units, stay organised and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the compliance function.

Required skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical skills.
• Basic research skills and the ability to turn data into clear reports.
• Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of automation tools.