Compliance Lead - Nationals

Job Purpose:

To support the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective risk and compliance function employing both operational and technical knowledge of risk and compliance management systems in accordance with HBKU's overall strategic direction and vision.

Key Result Areas:

Develop and implement HBKU's compliance program based on best practice, review of major policy, procedures and frameworks pertaining to risk and compliance management, implementation and maintenance of the risk and compliance frameworks across HBKU whilst liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Implement strategies, programs, policies and procedures and solutions across HBKU to control compliance risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with the relevant standards and regulations through the provision of consistent and targeted evidence-based strategic advice to stakeholders.

Manage and coordinate compliance risk monitoring, assessments and reporting (including breaches and incidents). This includes conducting initial compliance risk assessments, which will include identifying emerging compliance risks impacting the HBKU.

Serve as the primary liaison/focal point between the Risk Management Department and key support functions such as Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective collaboration on risk-related and administrative matters.

Using comprehensive knowledge of related operations, work in conjunction with the Risk and Compliance Manager to develop, maintain and review synergies between HBKU's compliance management program, the internal audit program and the risk management program including responsibility for software functionality (managing and maintaining the program).

Prepare and provide comprehensive, timely and accurate reports to the Risk and Compliance Manager, Director of Risk and Compliance Management, and the Board and its standing committees (namely the Audit Committee), which enable management and the Board to fulfil their risk and compliance obligations.

Implement awareness and knowledge of compliance management in HBKU through creating awareness, training, communications and responding to staff queries in a timely manner.

Assist the Risk and Compliance Manager through the provision of specialized and expert advice as the point of contact for compliance management.

Serve as a primary contact for all queries on the Risk and Compliance Department software solution. This also includes ensuring the effective functionality, management, and upkeep of the software.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders and build relationships with people at all levels across business areas and external organizations to effectively communicate and implement organization wide change.

Contribute to the implementation of the integrity framework including participating in the investigation process as required for whistleblower and fraud and corruption allegations.

Minimum Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Management or other relevant related field is Required.

Minimum 6 -8 years of Risk Management, Compliance, and/or Crisis Management experience.

Working knowledge of the regulatory standards of the State of Qatar.

Hands-on experience and thorough understanding of policies and best practices of Compliance, Budget preparation, presentation, control, and monitoring.

In-depth knowledge of Risk and Compliance software systems

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills; training experience preferred.

Excellent analytical, planning, and time management skills.

Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.