Senior Compliance Manager

2 weeks ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar A Global Financial Services Company Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly motivated
Senior Manager Compliance / Head of Compliance
to lead our regulatory and compliance function in
Qatar
. This senior leadership position will be responsible for designing and overseeing the company's end-to-end compliance framework as a
licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP)
, ensuring full compliance with the regulations and all applicable local and international financial laws.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company's compliance program in accordance with regulations governing PSPs.
  • Act as the primary point of contact with Bank and other regulatory authorities; manage all regulatory communications, inspections, and audits.
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and ensure proactive alignment of internal processes and policies.
  • Conduct internal compliance risk assessments, audits, and policy reviews to maintain robust governance and control mechanisms.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and the Board on compliance risks, regulatory strategies, and governance matters.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, risk, operations, and product teams to ensure compliance is embedded into all aspects of the business, including customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and product rollout.
  • Design and lead compliance training programs to foster a culture of compliance and ensure organization-wide awareness and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least
    7–10 years of experience
    in compliance, legal, or risk management roles in the
    financial services sector
    , with
    a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership position
    .
  • In-depth knowledge of the
    Qatar financial regulatory environment
    , particularly
    regulations
    applicable to PSPs and fintech firms.
  • Proven experience handling regulatory audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Fluent in
    English
    ; proficiency in
    Arabic
    is highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience working in a
    regulated fintech or payments institution
    in Qatar or the GCC region.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Solid understanding of
    AML/CTF regulations
    ,
    data protection laws (including Qatari privacy laws)
    , and
    consumer protection standards
    applicable to digital financial services.

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