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Are you a seasoned risk professional ready to take your expertise to the next level? We're looking for a Risk Management Consultant with deep knowledge of Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity frameworks to help strengthen our strategic capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management Frameworks, aligned with international standards and organizational objectives.
• Conduct strategic risk assessments supported by robust control mechanism testing to verify mitigation effectiveness.
• Define and assess strategic risk control mechanisms.
• Assist in the development of Strategic Risk Treatment Plans for high and very high-risk areas, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Maintain a timely and accurate Strategic Risk Register, reflecting current risk status, treatment actions, and review dates.
• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for high and very high-risk categories to support early warning systems and proactive management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity, or Governance roles.
• Strong knowledge of international risk standards (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM Framework, ISO
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining strategic risk frameworks and registers.
• Skilled in risk assessment methodologies, control testing, and key risk indicator development.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as CRMP, ISO 31000 Certified Risk Manager, CBCI, or IRM Certificate in Risk Management are an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Risk Management Coordinator within Supervision Engineering to oversee and implement effective risk management strategies across engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and monitoring risks associated with large-scale construction or infrastructure projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent coordination skills, and a proven track record in risk management in engineering supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks for supervision engineering projects.
• Identify, assess, and document project risks, including technical, financial, operational, and safety-related risks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor and report on risk exposure, progress of mitigation plans, and any emerging risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct risk workshops and training sessions for project teams to enhance awareness and proactive risk management.
• Review and evaluate contracts, designs, and project specifications to ensure risks are properly addressed.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to communicate risk-related issues and ensure compliance with project and organizational standards.
• Maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reports for senior management review.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers or risk management staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in supervision engineering with a strong focus on risk management.
• Formal training of certification in risk management (Eg: PMI- RMP, ISO 31000 or equivalent recognized credentials)
• Proven experience in managing risks in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment methodologies, project management principles, and engineering supervision practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in risk management tools, project management software, and MS Office Suite.

Job Type: Full-time

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

4

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of risk management framework. This includes identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks across departments and projects to minimize potential losses. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and senior management to develop and apply risk-related strategies, policies, and procedures.

3. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To

Head of Risk Management

Supervises

None

4. KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic:

• Contribute to the development of company strategies and project plans by identifying and highlighting key risks associated with various initiatives.
• Support the establishment of an integrated risk management framework that aligns with industry best practices and organizational needs.

Operational:

• Adherence to quality, health & Safety, Information security and business continuity policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans, including policy updates, process improvements, and contingency planning.
• Support the development of risk management system, including methodologies for risk identification, escalation, mitigation, and follow-up.
• Maintain the annual risk register and coordinate with departments to assign risk owners and monitor mitigation efforts.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting significant risks and mitigation progress.
• Assist in creating risk-related metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to the development and review of departmental policies and procedures to ensure effective controls.
• Help design operational risk reporting formats and templates.
• Support project teams in establishing project-level risk management systems and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor mitigation activities to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through communication, training, performance measurement, and change management initiatives.
• Coordinate and support training sessions to enhance risk management capabilities across departments.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role as assigned by the line manager.

People:

• Support the performance management process and its integration with learning and development, compensation, promotion, and career planning.
• Contribute to departmental talent development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues to foster continuous improvement.

5. WORk INTERACTIONS:

Internal:

• Head of Risk Management
• All Employees

External:

• Key vendors and contractors
• Regulators and governmental authorities
• All relevant stakeholders

6. Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

• % of staff trained in critical risk management techniques and awareness
• % of incidents occurred due to unidentified risks

• % of risks identified and controlled

• Degree of compliance with the risk management budget and plan

• Degree of effectiveness of risk management guidelines and response actions
• Degre of accuracy and completeness of risk registers

7. PROFILE: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or any related discipline is preferred.
• Post graduate degree such as MSc, MBA or PGD in a relevant discipline will be preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience is preferred.
• Excellent command of English & Arabic languages is preferred.
  Proficient in MS Office tools.

Functional Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of Risk Management systems including tracking and mitigation planning
• Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies for business risks and issues
• In-depth and expert knowledge of statutory and internal financial management standards
• Sound understanding of IT systems opportunities, risks, and limitations.
• Sound knowledge of all Al Awalia's internal operational and business processes

Behavioural Competencies:

• Idea and initiative development
• Collaboration and team player
• Professionalism - commitment to ethical standards and Integrity
• Proactive
• Customer focus
• Leadership and people management

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Support in developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management strategy, policy, and relevant procedures, processes, and tools.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the client's Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, including policies, procedures, and processes.
• Assist in developing risk treatment strategies and plans, and ensure timely implementation with concerned stakeholders, monitoring their effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance and effectiveness of risk policies and processes, and prepare reports on results.
• Define and quantify the client's risk appetite and tolerances, providing recommendations for validation.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Operations or related field is required.
• A certification in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution (i.e. Risk Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, RIMS - CRMP) is preferred

Job title

Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Ref #

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 29-Oct-2025

Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Group Risk Safety and Security team as a Manager, Enterprise Risk Management to be based in Doha, Qatar.

In this role, you will be responsible to provide support to the department by driving the risk identification, treatment and action plans, while working closely and supporting the divisional risk champion(s) to facilitate and manage the implementation of ERM. In addition, you will also be responsible to provide practical and theoretical ERM support and input as well as being able to provide input and advice on all divisional risks.

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

• Provide support to the senior management to ensure that enterprise risk management (ERM) is an integral part of the strategic planning and decision-making processes and is closely linked to the organizations business objectives and performance metrics.
• Assist the management in developing and maintaining ERM policies, processes, tools and systems to help ERM achieve its target objectives.
• Deploy and maintain tools that assist in estimating the likelihood and impact of risks to ensure that divisional risks are managed.
• Manage standards and methods for treating, monitoring, and reporting risks to ensure robust ERM framework is implemented.
• Manage the development and delivery of ERM training at a divisional level to promote ERM implementation across Qatar Airways.
• Assist line manager in the roll-out of the ERM framework to meet ERM functions objectives across Qatar Airways.
• Analyse divisional ERM metrics and report performance to enable better management of divisional risks.
• Validate assumptions and methodologies, report risks and ensure information presented for decision making and reporting is complete and correct for assigned Divisions

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You'll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of job-related experience
• Knowledge of Risk Management frameworks and Risk Management systems and programs
• Knowledge of the airline industry and appreciation of the business's wider needs
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• Must recognize change and its effects and understand the importance of an international outlook that is sensitive to the needs of different social and cultural structures
• Negotiating skills for implementing the ERM framework at all levels
• Ability to work with all levels of management and across BUs and departments/functions

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before. So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply

If you're ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Knowledge & Experience:

 Bachelors Degree preferably in Risk / Business Administration or other governance area e.g. audit, accounting and compliance

At least 6 to 10 years of experience in Risk Management and Insurance

isk Management certification is preferred, but not essential

Computer Skills including Microsoft Office

reation of Policies, Procedures & Work Methods Knowledge

ommunication Skills and gravitas to deal with audience of all levels

eport Writing & Drafting Skills

roblem solving and able to find practical and proportional solutions

ble to work on own initiative and be a self-starter to lead on various initiatives

dministration Skills and time management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Banking domain: 4 years (Required)
• Settlement: 4 years (Required)

We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant / Risk Manager with a strong background in the IT or Telecommunications industry to lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across business operations, projects, and IT systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of industry-specific risk factors, including cybersecurity threats, regulatory compliance, and technology infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, policies, and processes tailored to the IT/Telecom environment.
• Identify, analyze, and assess potential risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, network infrastructure, cloud services, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Legal, Operations, Security, Compliance) to mitigate operational, technical, and strategic risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses across systems, applications, and processes.
• Monitor risk trends, emerging threats, and industry regulations, and advise stakeholders on necessary controls and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate vendor and third-party risk, particularly in outsourced IT services or telecom infrastructure.
• Lead or support business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) initiatives.
• Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership or board-level risk committees.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and risk assurance activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• (Master's degree or MBA preferred.)
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, preferably within the IT or Telecom industry.
• Strong understanding of information security, IT governance, telecom infrastructure, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools (e.g., FAIR, ISO 31000, COSO ERM).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, PMP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or similar are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.

About KPMG Qatar:

KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for nearly 47 years. We opened for business in Qatar in 1977 and are now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country.

KPMG in Qatar employs over 400 professional staff and partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently employ 30 nationalities. For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.

Business Unit Overview:

KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on providing professional advisory services to different suites of clients ranging from financial services, aviation, public sector amongst others. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.

Sub-Business Unit Overview: Enterprise Risk Services:

Enterprise Risk Services can help organizations transform risk into enduring competitive advantage while navigating your most complex business issues. Drawing on our deep knowledge and industry insights, we can help you analyze risk, create value, and strategically manage outcomes for success. We help align your risk appetite with desired returns while applying a forward-thinking, global mindset to corporate strategy and culture.

Role Overview:

Manages one or more client engagements or components of large-scale engagements of moderate

complexity Provides technical knowledge, coaching and training to junior team members Ensures

effective engagement management by achieving the required realization, revenue and profitability

targets. May participate in day-to-day management of team on engagements including coaching,

providing constructive feedback and performance development This role also has an increased focus

on business development and building networks.

Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Develop the market and generate business

• Be part of setting the business strategy with the director and the partner

• Lead and manage a team of risk consultants to deliver exceptional client service and value.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their business needs, and provide tailored risk management solutions to meet their objectives.

• Lead the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Lead the development of risk appetites, risk assessments and risk mitigation plans.

• Developed risk management dashboards.

• Support in providing risk management solutions to clients.

• Work on other services such as governance, internal control, internal audit and compliance.

• Contribute to business development efforts.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulations, and emerging risks to provide thought leadership and insights to clients and the firm.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or relevant post-graduate qualifications are a plus.

• Professional certification such as PRM, FRM, CPA, CFA, CIA, or relevant industry certifications preferred. ISO 31000 is a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management consulting, preferably within a Big 4 or similar professional services firm.

• Worked on large risk management projects, preferably in the GCC and across several industries mainly government and public sector

• Worked on other consulting projects such as policies and procedures, internal control, governance and compliance.

Job Description: Data Governance & Data Quality Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a
Data Governance & Data Quality Analyst
to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of data governance frameworks, master data management, and data quality initiatives. The role ensures data integrity, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with business objectives through effective governance and quality assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance & Cataloguing Lead
  the implementation and maintenance of enterprise data catalog solutions (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Purview).
• Document and manage metadata, data lineage, and data dictionaries across systems and domains.
• Collaborate with data stewards, data owners, and cross-functional teams to define governance processes, policies, and procedures.
• Data Quality Management Design
  and implement
  data quality standards, KPIs, and rules
  for critical data elements.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and monitoring to ensure high-quality data.
• Develop dashboards and reporting (e.g., in Power BI) to track data quality issues and remediation progress.
• Conduct regular data audits, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Master Data Management (MDM)
  Support integration requirements for new master data projects.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of master data across multiple geographies and business units.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance automation tools and workflows for MDM processes.
• Compliance, Privacy & Security Support
  data privacy and security initiatives, including classification, access management, and compliance with regulations (GDPR, local data protection laws).
• Conduct audits and assessments to validate compliance with governance and security frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training Provide
  guidance and training to business users on data governance and quality best practices.
• Work closely with business units to understand requirements and translate them into governance/quality initiatives.
• Align governance practices with business objectives to drive data-driven decision-making.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Data Governance Tools:
  Collibra, Informatica, Oracle Data Catalog, Microsoft Purview
• Data Quality Tools:
  KNIME (rule creation, cleansing, validations),SQL profiling techniques
• Visualization & Reporting:
  Microsoft Power BI (dashboards for KPIs, profiling results, remediation tracking)
• Databases & Querying:
  SQL Server, MySQL (analysis, validation, reporting)
• Process Modelling:
  MS Visio (workflow and governance process design)
• Data Analysis:
  Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, statistical profiling, anomaly detection

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex data quality issues.
• Solid understanding of
  data governance principles, frameworks, and compliance regulations
  .
• Experience with
  metadata management and master data structures
  .
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
• Certifications in SQL, Power BI, or Data Governance/Quality are a plus.
• Prior experience in financial services, telecom, or large enterprise environments.