Compliance Officer

Overview

Compliance Officer

Job Scope

Compliance Framework

• Implement and maintain the Compliance Management System to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, international standards, industry best practices, and internal policies.
• Help create and maintain internal controls that support compliance across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve the Compliance Management System and related processes as directed.

Whistleblower Case

• Manage the whistleblower process and investigate and respond to employee’s compliance matters and complaints, ensuring thorough and impartial handling of all cases.
• Prepare the findings from whistleblower compliance investigations and recommend actions.
• Training and Awareness
• Develop and implement the Compliance Programs aimed at increasing awareness of compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Deliver and create compliance-related training sessions at different levels.
• Monitoring and Auditing
• Assist in conducting internal audits of processes, practices, and documentation to identify areas of non-compliance and support in implanting corrective actions.
• Help assess business units activities to support the identification and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Facilitate and act as Focal Point for external compliance audits and ensure all necessary documentation is provided.
• Record-keeping and Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including audits, risk assessments, and training sessions.
• Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for regulatory reviews or audits.

Enterprise Risk Management (Erm) Support

• Manage the implementation of the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework under the direction of the Group Legal & Compliance Director.
• Lead the coordination of risk identification, assessment, and monitoring activities across the organization.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the Risk Register, reports, and related documentation to support management and the Risk Management Committee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable university

Minimum Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in compliance or a related field, with exposure to international practices preferred.

Job-Specific Skills (Generic And Technical)

• Familiarity with industry standards and professional practices.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering).
• An understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environments is preferred.