Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU)
Quick answer
The International Seabed Authority is hiring an in-office Chief of Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management in Kingston, Jamaica, to lead contract oversight and risk-based compliance strategies.
- Role
- Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU)
- Organization
- International Seabed Authority
- Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-22
The role
The International Seabed Authority is seeking a Chief for the Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU) in Kingston, Jamaica. The role involves leading contract management, developing a seabed mining registry, and implementing a risk-based compliance assurance framework. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters and manage stakeholder relationships. This is a temporary position available for 364 days, focused on ensuring contractor compliance with international maritime obligations.
What you'll do
- Lead effective management of contracts for activities in the Area.
- Develop and maintain a seabed mining registry in line with international best practices.
- Design and implement a compliance assurance and risk management framework.
- Manage a robust regulatory reporting and audit program.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory compliance matters.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, Ocean Studies, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a government regulatory agency, international organization, or in-house compliance role.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading compliance assurance and risk functions.
- Excellent writing ability in English with the capacity to produce complex technical reports.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and team management skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Kingston, Jamaica, within the Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within the mining sector.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for this position is 06/22.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Seabed Authority's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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