Compliance Director – Qatar
CLIENT
Linum Consult's client operates out of the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Compliance Director to join their legal team in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing, leading, and continuously enhancing the company's compliance framework to ensure they conduct their activities ethically, lawfully, transparently, and in accordance with applicable Qatari legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, internal policies, and international standards
- Developing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the company's compliance strategy, framework, policies, and annual compliance plan, to ensure clear accountability, effective governance, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives
- Monitoring the applicable Qatari laws, regulations, government directives, and relevant international standards; maintaining the regulatory obligations framework and ensuring material requirements are translated into effective business controls
- Leading compliance risk assessments and risk-based monitoring, testing and assurance programmes; identifying control gaps and overseeing timely remediation of material compliance deficiencies
- Promoting a strong culture of integrity and ethical conduct, and overseeing the Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, whistleblowing/speak-up arrangements, and other business ethics requirements
- Establishing and overseeing effective controls to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery, corruption, fraud, and other relevant financial crime risks
- Overseeing risk-based compliance due diligence and monitoring of suppliers, contractors, consultants, partners, and other third parties
PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business, Finance, Governance, or similar subject, ideally with a master's degree or additional professional qualification
- Minimum of 15 years overall experience, with at least 7 years in a senior compliance, governance, risk, legal, or assurance role
- Demonstrable experience leading an enterprise compliance programme in a large, complex or highly regulated organisation
- Experience in infrastructure, utilities, government-related entities, engineering, construction, or other safety-critical environments is preferred
- Strong knowledge of recognised international frameworks and standards, including ISO 37301, Compliance Management Systems, ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems and relevant governance/risk standards
- Excellent experience in regulatory compliance, ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, third-party risk and compliance monitoring
- Experienced in leading sensitive investigations and managing significant compliance incidents
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV to [Confidential Information] for the attention of Francis Ryan, detailing your current financial package and notice period.
