11 Governance Risk Compliance jobs in Qatar

Job Summary

The GRC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework to ensure alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic business objectives. This role oversees risk assessments, policy development, compliance audits, and enterprise risk reporting while promoting a risk-aware culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Governance

Develop, maintain, and enforce GRC policies, standards, and frameworks aligned with best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, ITIL).

Oversee the establishment and continuous improvement of information security governance structures and risk management processes.

Coordinate the development and maintenance of organizational policies, SOPs, and guidelines related to risk, compliance, and data protection.

Lead GRC awareness and training programs for internal stakeholders.

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and manage enterprise and IT risks through a structured risk management process.

Conduct periodic risk assessments, threat modeling, and impact analysis to support decision-making.

Maintain and update the enterprise risk register and ensure that mitigation plans are in place and monitored.

Collaborate with business units and IT to embed risk management practices in daily operations and strategic planning.

Monitor emerging risks and recommend appropriate responses.

Compliance

Monitor regulatory and legal compliance requirements relevant to the organization’s industry (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, financial reporting).

Lead internal and external audits related to compliance, including ISO certifications and regulatory inspections.

Manage responses to compliance violations, audit findings, and risk incidents.

Oversee third-party risk assessments and vendor compliance reviews.

Ensure compliance with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, or regional equivalents).

Reporting & Communication

Provide periodic reporting to executive leadership and relevant committees on the status of risk, compliance, and governance initiatives.

Develop dashboards, metrics, and KPIs for monitoring GRC performance.

Facilitate risk and compliance workshops and forums with key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in GRC, cybersecurity, audit, or enterprise risk.

Professional certifications preferred: CRISC, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CGEIT, or similar.

Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or regional standards.

Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise GRC tools or platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream).

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Title: Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Financial Crime Compliance

36916

Regular Employee

Office - Full Time

14 Aug 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all regulatory, conduct, financial crime, and compliance risks in SCB QATAR.
• Responsibility as SCB QATAR Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
• Responsible for the implementation of Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct Risk policies and procedures for SCB QATAR
• Responsible for providing details of developments giving rise to a material risk that serious regulatory breaches or breaches of risk tolerances may occur and raising any such breaches.
• Support the Country to meet its commitment of being "Here for Good" by building and maintaining a sustainable framework that places Compliance, Conduct and Financial Crime Compliance best practice standards, at the forefront of the Group's /Country’s agenda.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of SCB QATAR’s Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct Risk Frameworks.
• Support and challenge the businesses and supporting functions to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory, conduct, financial crime and compliance requirements and strive to achieve fair outcome for clients.
• Maintain constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions
• Support the management of regulatory relationships with all the Country financial regulators, whose rules SCB QATAR is subject to.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of compliance policies and standards
• Compliance advisory skills
• Compliance Review, FCC Assurance, and surveillance skills.
• FCSO Advisory & Assurance experience.
• Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills
• English & Arabic proficiency.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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36916 Regular Employee Office - Full Time 14 Aug 2025 Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing all regulatory, conduct, financial crime, and compliance risks in SCB QATAR. Responsibility as SCB QATAR Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Responsible for the implementation of Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct Risk policies and procedures for SCB QATAR Responsible for providing details of developments giving rise to a material risk that serious regulatory breaches or breaches of risk tolerances may occur and raising any such breaches. Support the Country to meet its commitment of being "Here for Good" by building and maintaining a sustainable framework that places Compliance, Conduct and Financial Crime Compliance best practice standards, at the forefront of the Group's /Country’s agenda. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of SCB QATAR’s Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct Risk Frameworks. Support and challenge the businesses and supporting functions to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory, conduct, financial crime and compliance requirements and strive to achieve fair outcome for clients. Maintain constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions Support the management of regulatory relationships with all the Country financial regulators, whose rules SCB QATAR is subject to. Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of compliance policies and standards • Compliance advisory skills • Compliance Review, FCC Assurance, and surveillance skills. • FCSO Advisory & Assurance experience. • Compliance Risk Assessment. • Project management skills • Good communication skills • English & Arabic proficiency. About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us. Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we: Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor Provider Description Enabled LinkedIn

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The Audit, Risk, and Compliance portfolio provides leadership, consultation, and support within HBKU for internal audit, risk, compliance, business continuity, and crisis management.

Position

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Risk and Compliance Manager. The applicant will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective risk and compliance function employing both operational and technical knowledge of risk and compliance management systems following HBKU's overall strategic direction and vision.

Job Role Description

• Assists the director of risk management in the coordination and implementation of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks for the University, with a particular focus on operational risk and compliance management oversight and review.
• Partners with key stakeholders to provide training, guidance, and advice that underpins key goals at the strategic, operational, and project levels.
• Advise on and oversee risk and compliance from an operational perspective, strengthening the risk and compliance culture of the University, and enhancing the ability of divisional heads to accomplish their objectives.

A bachelor's degree in risk management, compliance, business management, or other relevant field.

Minimum 8-10 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.

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

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Excellent analytical, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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The Audit, Risk, and Compliance portfolio provides leadership, consultation, and support within HBKU for internal audit, risk, compliance, business continuity, and crisis management. Position HBKU seeks applications for the position of Risk and Compliance Manager. The applicant will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective risk and compliance function employing both operational and technical knowledge of risk and compliance management systems following HBKU's overall strategic direction and vision.

Job Role Description Assists the director of risk management in the coordination and implementation of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks for the University, with a particular focus on operational risk and compliance management oversight and review. Partners with key stakeholders to provide training, guidance, and advice that underpins key goals at the strategic, operational, and project levels. Advise on and oversee risk and compliance from an operational perspective, strengthening the risk and compliance culture of the University, and enhancing the ability of divisional heads to accomplish their objectives.

A bachelor's degree in risk management, compliance, business management, or other relevant field. Minimum 8-10 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. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills; training experience preferred. Additional Requirements/Skills Excellent analytical, planning, and time management skills. Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports. Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at

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Purpose :

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for implementing the organization’s risk management framework, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that may impact strategic and operational objectives. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices while embedding risk awareness within the organization. Job Summary :

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for conducting risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies, developing risk reports, and ensuring compliance with ISO 31000. This role plays a key part in embedding a proactive risk management culture and enhancing resilience by integrating risk frameworks into business operations. Main Responsibilities & Tasks Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for enterprise, operational, and project-based risks, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation. Obtain, assess, and continuously monitor risk treatment plans, ensuring effectiveness and timely execution. Assist the Executive Director (ED) in engaging with senior leadership to align risk management strategies with organizational objectives. Ensure full alignment with ISO 31000, corporate governance frameworks, and regulatory standards. Develop and maintain the risk management framework in accordance with organizational governance policies and external regulatory bodies. Develop risk management training materials and conduct workshops to enhance awareness across the organization. Foster a risk-aware culture by embedding risk considerations into daily operations and decision-making. Analyze past incidents, near misses, and emerging risks to enhance the organization’s risk management framework. Implement lessons learned and update risk controls to improve resilience and prevent recurrence. Assess fraud risks, financial exposures, and oversee the implementation of internal controls to mitigate financial and reputational losses. Support in assessing fraud prevention frameworks, including detection and reporting mechanisms. Utilize risk analytics tools to enhance predictive capabilities and support data-driven decision-making. Develop risk indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards for real-time monitoring and reporting. Support the ED in Board, BAC, and BEC risk reporting, ensuring visibility on strategic risks impacting governance. Assist in defining, maintaining, and periodically reviewing risk appetite statements. Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports, and key insights for senior leadership and governance committees. Ensure seamless integration of risk management with Operational Management, Internal Audit, and Board Committees for effective oversight. Note that job descriptions are written to reflect major responsibilities and may not include all tasks performed by an individual. The incumbent shall perform any additional related duties assigned by the respective line manager to meet operational requirements. The incumbent shall ensure the highest standards are followed to safeguard the sensitive and confidential data of the organization. Minimum Required Qualifications, Certificates & Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, IT, or a related field. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in risk management or internal audit, either with Big 4 consulting firms or equivalent experience of 7-8 years in a similar role. Any relevant certification or training such as : Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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We are looking for:
**Risk Management Engineering**

Qualifications:

- 20 Years of experience in infrastructure projects.
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Engineering or equivalent
- Evidence of suitable professional qualification, PMI-RMP or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
- Driver's License
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred
- Certificate in Primavera or equivalent software
- **Arabic language skills**:

- Experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region
- MMUP certified

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Evidence of suitable professional qualification, PMI-RMP: 10 years (preferred)
- Risk Management Engineering: 10 years (preferred)
- infrastructure projects.: 10 years (preferred)
- working in Qatar or the Gulf region: 10 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- Excellent skills in English, written and spoken (preferred)
- Arabic language skills (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred (preferred)
- MMUP CERTIFIED (preferred)
- Certificate in Primavera or equivalent software (preferred)

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Education: Minimum Degree Holder
- Good Computer Skills
- Able to communicate and prepare reports well in English
- male or female
- Minimum 3 to 5 years IMS (QHSE) Management for the organization along with records, statistics, reports and risk assessments. Should be able to handle ISOI 9001, 14001, 45001 independently from implementation to certification.

**Mandatory Qualifications**:

- Level 6 NVQ or NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)
- Internal/Lead Auditor Certified for 9001, 14001, 45001 standards (mandatory)
- IOSH Certified
- NEBOSH Certified
- Level 3 Highfield Trainer Certified

**Added value Qualifications**:

- Enterprise Risk Management Qualification
- BCP Qualification

**Expected experience**:

- Must be fully knowledgeable in the implementation and management of organizations ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 ISO standards and its applicable records, reports, statistics, policies and procedures
- Must be fully knowledgeable with QHSE practices, regulations, permit to work, isolation procedures and safe work practices
- Must be fully knowledgeable on OH&S + Enviromental Aspect and Impact Development and Assessments
- Able to develop Safe Work Method Statements
- Able to develop Health and Enviromental control monitoring system (Energy, Water, Waste, Paper, Light, Air, Sound)
- Able to carry out Accident and Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis and communicate HSE alerts
- Able to carry out regular QHSE Compliance inspections, Fire Safety Inspections and Emergency Drills
- Full understanding of Covid mitigation measures, communications, controls and enforcement

**Able to carry out Trainings that will include and not be limited to the following**:

- New Hire HSE Trainings
- Risk Management Trainings
- Have an understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning would be an added advantage

**Experience**:

- Risk management: 1 year (preferred)

Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist

Join to apply for the Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist role at University of Doha for Science & Technology .

Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied university in Qatar, offering applied Bachelor's and Master's degrees, certificates, and diplomas across various fields. With over 70 programs, UDST specializes in Engineering Technology, Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and IT, Health Sciences, and Continuing Education.

With more than 700 staff and 8,000 students, UDST emphasizes applied and experiential learning, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The university aims to develop graduates who contribute to Qatar’s Vision 2030.

UDST invites applications for the position of Strategic Planning and Risk Management Specialist , reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing, implementing, and monitoring UDST’s Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Develop, review, and recommend risk management strategies, including risk identification, analysis, response planning, and control to mitigate adverse events.
• Update the Risk Management Policy, procedures, and Framework to support effective risk management across units.
• Manage the risk register in coordination with Business Units.
• Monitor and report on risks and controls, supporting ongoing improvements in risk processes.
• Conduct risk analysis, develop strategic recommendations, and implement risk reduction controls.
• Advise Business Units on risk-related matters and ensure key risks are communicated effectively.
• Create communication channels concerning key risks and identify KPIs related to risks.
• Develop and implement risk assessment models and systems.
• Gather risk data internally and externally for strategic planning and risk management.
• Maintain databases for reporting and presenting risk positions to leadership.
• Conduct benchmarking studies on risk management best practices.
• Support contingency planning for emergencies and communicate risk impacts related to regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Desirable certifications include PMP, MPM, PMI-RMP, CRM, or CRMP.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Strategic Planning and Risk Management, preferably in higher education.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Higher Education

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