Trade Compliance Duty Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Trade Compliance Duty Manager in the GCC region requires compliance, excel, sap, oracle, leadership. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,000 AED | 27,500 AED | 42,500 AED | 59,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,000 SAR | 26,500 SAR | 40,500 SAR | 56,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,500 QAR | 29,000 QAR | 44,500 QAR | 62,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,300 KWD | 2,250 KWD | 3,500 KWD | 4,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,450 OMR | 2,500 OMR | 3,900 OMR | 5,400 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,400 BHD | 2,400 BHD | 3,700 BHD | 5,100 BHD |
How Trade Compliance Duty Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Lucid Motors Middle East
- Lucid Motors
Active markets
- saudi
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Duty Exemption Management Lead and manage the company’s customs duty exemption programs, ensuring eligibility, approvals, and renewals are maintained. Oversee submission and follow
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up of duty exemption requests with governmental entities. Monitor compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations and ensure accurate reporting for duty
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Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
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Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
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Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
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File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
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Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
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Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
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