36 Provost jobs in Qatar

Evaluate the adequacy of the Market Risk (MR) control framework to ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.

Develop and implement advanced MR measurement tools, systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms.

Conduct quantitative analysis on market conditions, emerging risk trends, and relevant hedging strategies.

Ensure effective management of net liquid capital, MR strategy development, and alignment with the overall business strategy and GSRM guidelines.

Provide hands-on support for data management, MIS, analytics, and evaluations related to market-making, liquidity provisioning, and other MR-impacting activities.

Periodically review and validate the Market Risk model to ensure ongoing accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Support senior management in formulating advice on market-making risk exposures and strategies for capital and liquidity management, taking into account macroeconomic and capital market conditions.

Develop and enhance methodologies for calculating and assessing market risk and economic capital.

Monitor and analyze market conditions and provide timely recommendations to mitigate, diversify, or hedge risk exposures.

Conduct rigorous stress testing and scenario analysis to identify and address potential profitability risks.

Implement KPIs and best practices to improve market risk analysis effectiveness and enhance cost efficiency.

Review market-making and liquidity provisioning agreements with clients and regulators to ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Provide timely and accurate MR-related insights to Risk and Management Committees, GSRM, auditors, and the Compliance function.

Collaborate with internal departments and business units to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and improve operational turnaround times.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to support the Group's strategic objectives.

Senior Vice President International Private Banking

Doha, Qatar

Job Summary

The incumbent will serve as a senior leader within the Group Private Banking division, reporting directly to the EVP – Group Private Banking. The role is primarily responsible for managing and expanding Private Banking relationships through the Group's international branch network and smaller overseas subsidiaries.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of strategic plans for international Private Banking growth.

• Lead and coordinate Group-wide committees, under the direction of the EVP, focused on:

1. Expanding the Group's international Private Banking footprint.
2. Monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Managing risk associated with Private Banking activities across all overseas entities.
4. Promoting and implementing global best practices in Private Banking operations.

• Identify and assess new international business opportunities in collaboration with overseas unit heads.

• Recommend competitive pricing strategies for Private Banking products and services.

• Oversee the analysis and review of international KPIs, addressing underperformance in coordination with relevant units.

• Ensure delivery of tailored, value-added services to international Private Banking clients.

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing overseas clients to maintain high service standards and client satisfaction.

• Liaise with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and international regulators as required, ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Take full ownership of the international business development risk profile.

• Produce timely Market Intelligence reports to support product innovation and strategic planning.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in Private Banking, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within the GCC region.
• Proven background in Private Banking product design and wealth management strategies.

Strong command of English - French and Arabic a plus

Core Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of international financial regulations, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• High level of business acumen with a proven track record in revenue generation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Adept at managing multicultural teams and building strong internal and external relationships.
• Results-driven with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence and make a significant impact at senior levels.

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a Vice President - Legal.

Under the instructions and guidance of the Chief of Legal, to perform legal tasks and provide legal support to the Legal Department and with the Bank's departments on legal matters including support to the Corporate secretarial department. To liaise externally with the regulatory authorities in various jurisdictions, legal service providers, and other parties on legal matters as directed by the Chief.

Key Responsibilities:

• To draft legal documents including but not limited to contracts, agreements, resolutions, minutes of meetings, and other documents as directed by the Head of Legal.
• To provide legal advice and support to the bank's division on matters arising from the investment and bank various products/services.
• Advising on financial regulation
• Providing general commercial advice in an in-house financial services context.
• Support the legal team in managing external counsel
• Prepare corporate governance documents, power of attorneys and other authorization documents and attend to necessary registrations essential for corporate governance transactions
• Maintain corporate secretarial records of investment vehicles investment companies
• Contribute to continual improvement of IMS and comply to organizational policy and process requirements
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, financing arrangements, and corporate governance.
• Transaction Support: Lead the legal aspects of transaction structuring, negotiation, and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes drafting and reviewing underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, engagement letters, and confidentiality agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all investment banking activities comply with local and international regulatory requirements, including those set by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and other relevant bodies.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations and transactions, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee any legal disputes or litigation involving the investment banking division, working closely with external counsel as necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory authorities, external legal advisors, and other stakeholders on legal matters affecting the investment banking division.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law; a Master's degree or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g., Bar admission) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the investment banking sector. Prior experience in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of investment banking products and services, as well as familiarity with the regulatory environment governing financial institutions in Qatar, including the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) regulations.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide strategic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications: Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction; additional certifications in compliance or risk management are a plus.

Job title

Vice President Airside

Ref #

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Cargo & Airport Operations

• Closing date: 29-Sep-2025

Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) is seeking a senior leader for a singular opportunity in Airside Operations. The Vice President will manage Doha & outstations operations, includingRamp Operations, the Load Control Centre and the Operations Control Center (OCC). The VP will provide leadership, operational direction and engagement, and the resources needed for the provision of all ground handling services to the agreed standards, and generating the targeted level of financial returns. They will develop and motivate a Senior Management Team, empowering them to maintain control of a diverse business operation with the aim of forecasting and delivering extensive and sustainable growth.

Accountabilities:

Strategic:

• Develop and implement QAS ground handling operational and business strategy and ensure alignment with QAS overall strategy in coordination with the respective operational business units.
• Manage change through the identification of continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices through planning, reviewing and execution of business development projects and ensure procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensure the compliance of all relevant safety policies, procedures and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Develop and implement strategic plan that identify the challenges expected to be faced by QAS and provide solutions to these challenges. Identify and meet operational goals and organizational needs for the future.
• Develop (in conjunction with all Heads of Departments) specific operation standards to ensure that the resources in terms of staff and equipment needed to achieve these standards are available.

Operational:

• Responsible for the leadership, development, management and implementation of QAS strategy in relation to all operational activities, including partnership arrangements and the marketing function.
• Responsible to develop and recommend best practice operating procedures; establish major schedules and task assignments; ensure compliance with specified regulations, objectives, and policies; direct and support managers in developing programs to comply with their operational objectives.
• Responsible for the profit and loss, driving business growth and building and maintaining relationships, promoting awareness and identifying opportunities for QAS in the ground handling industry.
• Lead the performance management of revenue generation channels implementing profitable strategies for QAS current and future plans.
• Ensure that ground handling services worldwide are compliant to all civil aviation authority regulations and are in accordance with the QAS commercial design and QAS branding image.
• To set, monitor KPI's for HoD's in line with business requirements.
• Budgets and Business Plan:
• Prepare the annual QAS business plan and operating and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved levels on a regular basis and investigate and justify significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
• Develop and monitor of KPIs and SLAs for all customer airlines, as well as internal targets. Set, implement, and develop policies and strategy for the achievement of annual revenue target.

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Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 10+ years of job-related experience.
• Relevant aviation, commercial and management training.
• At least 5 or more years' experience managing a major profit centre.
• Significant experience within an airline ground handling organisation and running an operational unit.
• Experience in managing a multicultural workforce.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Experience in a large, complex facility move.
• Command of English language.
• Designing and managing budgets and revenue forecasts to target.
• Broad understanding of commercial requirements of running a successful company.
• Broad understanding of the use of information technology to support both operations and business decisions.
• Process-driven mentality, so that we have a good basis for expansion. Good leadership skills of a diverse population.
• Vision to grow the business.
• A natural communicator who listens and watches, as well as directs.
• Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

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.

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.

• Business Unit

QNB - Qatar
- Division

Corporate Banking
- Department

Corporate Banking & Financial Institutions
- Country

Qatar
- Closing Date

31-Dec-2025

Established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group's presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor's (A), Moody's (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group's consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will be responsible for initiation, preparation, processing and execution of Global Structured Finance transactions for the Group's Private, Corporate and Institutional (including government) clientele and thereby facilitating growth and expansion of the Corporate Banking business.

The incumbent will act as the Transaction Officer who will be primarily responsible to ensure timely and proper execution of Global Structured Finance transactions assigned to him/ her by the SVP of Project & Acquisition Finance and EVP of Global Structured Finance. also, be responsible for undertaking special tasks and assignments given by the SVP of Project & Acquisition Finance and EVP of Global Structured Finance.

A. Shareholder & Financial:

• Proactively participate in the formulation and implementation of strategies, business plans and budgets of the Unit in line with overall objectives of QNB Group.
• Support the SVP of Project & Acquisition Finance in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the purpose of performance monitoring and quality measurement of the Global Structured Finance Unit and monitor Unit's achievements on periodic basis.
• Meet the Unit's target budget and achieve all volume, revenue, and profit targets for Global Structured Finance related transactions in accordance with QNB's overall corporate banking budget and strategy.
• Supports credit related decision making process by ensuring availability of sound and quality information/ analysis necessary for accurate credit risk assessment and mitigation.
• Observes and promotes cost consciousness and efficiency, and enhance productivity, to minimize costs, avoid wastes, and optimize benefits for the Bank.
• Manage all aspects of assigned transactions and products to maximize product potential and profitability. Implements KPI's and best practices for VP Project and Acquisition Finance
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent

B. Customer (Internal & External):

• Primarily responsible for collection, analysis and storage of relevant business, financial and operational information on the Unit's borrowers, transactions and bank counterparties and correspondents as required by KYC and other bank and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Conducts proactive gathering, analysis and reporting of market and business information (current market conditions and trends, competitor actions, customer preferences as well as other market and industry developments) through regularly interaction with key market participants (banks, major corporations, government entities) to collect general market intelligence and obtain feedback on QNB's position and stature in the local, regional and international markets. Ensures that relevant information obtained is provided to the concerned parties in the Bank for necessary action if any.
• Initiates, maintains and deepens relationships with banks, financial institutions, project sponsors and other market players who are active in Project & Acquisition Finance in order to ensure QNB is well positioned to identify future business opportunities, benefit from business potential and meet business objectives related to Global Structured Finance activities.
• Continually keep abreast with the local, regional and international financial markets and economic environment to be informed about potential projects that could translate into possible business opportunities for the QNB Group.
• Maintains good team work, provide support, assistance and cooperation with other members of Global Structured Finance, both domestically and internationally.
• Builds and maintains strong and effective relationships with all other related units to achieve Group's goals/objectives.
• Ensures prompt and efficient solution of operational and administrative problems and provides quick and satisfactory response on queries of customers and counterparties when required.
• Provides timely and accurate information to Group's senior management, external and internal auditors and the Group's compliance functions when required.
• To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required

C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):

• Responsible for regular and proactive interfacing with officers of Domestic and International Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions, Private Banking, Business Intelligence and Economic Research, as well as other QNB Group entities to identify potential Global Structured Finance transactions that can lead to business opportunities for the Unit.
• Acts as Primary Transaction Officer responsible for the structuring, credit processing, preparation, loan documentation, execution and distribution of assigned Global Structured Finance transactions.
• Primarily responsible to ensure prompt, efficient and timely performance, execution and delivery of required tasks related to Global Structured Finance activities. Provides administrative, operations and logistical support and supervision to Global Structured Finance team,
• Primarily responsible for data collection for, and preparation of, comprehensive credit proposals, credit and marketing presentations (including customer, business, project, market and or industry information), for new / prospective customers; or periodic reviews and or monitoring of existing customers, in accordance with Credit Policy and procedures of the Bank
• Performs comprehensive due diligence, reviews and analyses Global Structured Finance transactions, assigns transaction ratings.
• Provides recommendations and distribution strategies to the QNB's decision making authorities.
• Primarily responsible for reviewing the credit worthiness and financial feasibility of the individual project financing proposals based on analysis of current and future market conditions, debt service capability of the expected cash flows and other financial information of the individual borrowers and projects.
• Ensure QNB's interests are adequately safeguarded before recommending approval of the credit.
• Provides support to Relationship Manager in the preparation of Credit Summary Report, credit proposals and other credit and business memos, in accordance with Credit Policy and procedures and adequately address all relevant risk factors and ensure that international credit standards, procedures, requirements and practices are adhered to.
• Responsible for the preparation of Information Memorandum and other information to be provided to prospective lenders for the purpose of conducting their due diligence to enable them to participate in Global Structured Finance transactions arranged by QNB.
• Coordinates with internal and/ or external legal counsel to ensure that all legal and security documents required for the transactions are complete, prepared in proper format and comply with the highest international standards.
• Primarily responsible for the review, completion and execution of appropriate, legal and security documents, and other supporting documents as required by law for the respective Global Structured Finance transaction.
• Primarily responsible to ensure that transaction's legal and security documents are legally binding and enforceable to protect the interests of the Bank, and ensures that all legal, credit and administrative requirements are met in accordance with Credit Policy, Regulatory convention and international market standards, practices and norms.
• Primarily responsible for the proper and efficient execution of Global Structured Finance deals, including communicating and interfacing with clients, banks and other third parties involved in Global Structured Finance transactions, in line with the function's policies and procedures and in consideration of the Bank's obligations towards its clients and bank counterparties.
• Liaises with the other parties comprising the project financing consortium, which would be dependent on the role assigned to the other parties within the consortium.
• Ensures that copies of duly executed Facility Agreement and other legal and security documents, including conditions precedent, are immediately provided to Credit Department and Agency Unit as per procedures of the Bank.
• Responsible for collating and storing information on the Unit's transactions, activities, and performance in a timely, accurate and efficient manner as required by the existing procedures.
• Maintains and updates data base for Unit's activities, customer contacts, existing and potential clients' information, transactions and deal pipelines, banking opportunities and other relevant and critical information for the Unit.
• Provides support to Relationship Manager for conducting required periodic reviews and updates for existing Global Structured Finance transactions' performance, and other risk assessment techniques in line with Credit Risk Policies and requirements.
• Maintains and updates standard and user friendly business and financial reports using an internal data warehouse and all relevant public information sources as per Global Structured Finance Unit team requirement and inquiries.
• Responsible for preparation and delivery of periodic as well as ad hoc MIS reports on transactional and Unit performance against approved business plans, budgets, goals and objectives.
• Supports the Unit, by providing technical, operational, credit and management guidance and supervision, to enable them to perform their functions and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Is responsible for preparing, and periodically updating as per Unit's requirements, QNB Credentials, Marketing presentations, Market update Reports, League Tables, Work in Progress, Deals Done and Deals Turned down reports and other industry and market reports that record market activities and QNB's participation in such transactions and ranking in the industry.
• Implement the 'one-point of contact' approach to respond to and resolve all customer's and other parties' needs and queries pertaining to Global Structured Finance transactions.
• Performs cross selling activities to enhance QNB's overall relationship with customers by coordinating activities with other QNB units/ departments.
• Ensures adherence to all QNB Group policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Interprets and applies customer research and feedback into tangible product development initiatives by providing inputs to relevant units of the QNB Group.
• Ensures provision of timely and accurate information to Department Head to be given to the QNB's senior management team, external and internal auditors and the Group's compliance function as and when required or appropriate.
• Represent the Bank at professional and industry organizations/ venues to ensure dissemination of knowledge of QNB's offerings relating to Global Structured Finance.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by the direct manager pertaining to Corporate and Institutional Banking Division or QNB's Global Structured Finance activities.

D. Learning & Knowledge:

• Takes responsibility for self-development as well as acquiring and upgrading skills and knowledge required to fulfillment of one's duties.
• Ensures that he/she keeps abreast with latest technical, financial, industry and market developments affecting his / her job responsibilities in particular and the business and operations of the Bank in general.
• Accepts supervision, training, guidance and mentorship from Head of Global Structured Finance to ensure job functions, work output and customer interface are conducted in the highest internationally accepted market standards.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

E. Legal, Regulatory, and Risk Framework Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements including, but not limited to, Group Compliance Policies and Procedures (AML & CTF, Sanctions Policy, Data Protection Policy, Fraud Control Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy, Conflict of Interest and Insider Dealing Policy).
• Understand and effectively perform your role under the Three Lines of Defence principle to identify measure, monitor, manage and report risks.
• Ensure systematic good outcomes for clients in accordance with Conduct Risk policy.
• Support the framework of RCSA, KRI, Incident reporting and remediation, as appropriate, in accordance with the Operational Risk Management requirements.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure full qualification to undertake the role.
• Complete all mandatory training provided by the Bank, attain, and maintain the required levels of competence.
• Attend mandatory (internal and external) seminars as instructed by the Bank.

F. Other:

• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
• Maintaining utmost confidentiality concerning customer and internal bank information obtained during the course of business and provide such information on a need to know basis only to Senior Management of QNB, Audit and Compliance functions, and relevant Regulators.
• Maintain high professional standards to uphold QNB's reputation and to strengthen its market leadership position.
• All other ad hoc duties/activities related to QNB that management might request from time to time.

• University graduate with High Scholastic Achievements.
• Major in Law, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Marketing required.
• MBA preferred but not required
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in a corporate banking industry or related fields.
• Well-informed of the market dynamics and competitive structure, industry environment, practices and rules and regulations for the corporate banking customer segment.
• Good communication skills in English with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Arabic language and/or other foreign language preferred but not required.
• Understanding of relevant laws, regulations and practices pertaining to corporate banking products and services in particular and Banking Industry in general
• Good understanding of Group Corporate & Institution Banking customer base, it's needs and expectations
• Proficiency in PC programs: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant applications

• Resume/CV

• Copy of Passport or QID

• Copy of Education Certificate

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a VP of Product Operations.

The Vice President – Product Operations (Investment Products) is responsible for the end-to-end operational implementation and governance of investment products across Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.

This role serves as the strategic bridge between the Investment and Product teams, IT, Operations, and Finance, ensuring that every investment product is structured, executed, and reported accurately. The VP guarantees operational readiness, data integrity, and reporting consistency across all systems and teams supporting investment activities.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Implementation

• Translate new investment product structures — including Private Equity funds, Real Estate vehicles, and Public Equity mandates — into clear operational workflows.
• Define the end-to-end process for product setup, capital commitments, subscriptions, redemptions, and distributions.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure booking and reporting processes are supported in Temenos T24 or related platforms.
• Coordinate with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate setup of product hierarchies, investor accounts, and reporting structures.
• Maintain a Product Implementation Playbook for all investment products, capturing workflows, data flows, and control points.

Transaction Coordination & Booking Oversight

• Oversee all investment lifecycle transactions
• Ensure all transactions are accurately booked in the bank’s systems, validated against deal documentation, and reconciled with product terms.
• Review booking templates and booking data to ensure accuracy and alignment with documentation.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to address booking or data flow discrepancies promptly.

Data Integrity & Reporting

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of investment product data across systems.
• Validate client statements, fund summaries, and investment dashboards for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee integration of reporting data between T24, data warehouses, and performance reporting tools.
• Support periodic valuations and audits by providing clean, reconciled datasets.

Governance, Controls & Documentation

• Own and maintain all operational documentation for investment products, including SOPs, control checklists, and process maps.
• Ensure that all products meet operational readiness standards and receive formal approval before launch.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen control and reduce manual interventions.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary coordination point between the Investment, Product, IT, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Lead product operational readiness reviews and manage issue resolution across departments.
• Work closely with IT to enhance system functionality, automate manual workflows, and ensure consistent data flow.

Key Deliverables

• Operational readiness and go-live documentation for each investment product.
• Accurate and timely booking of all investment transactions.
• Standardized templates for booking, reporting, and product documentation.
• Monthly reporting package with validated investment data.
• No outstanding audit or data integrity issues related to investment operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA
• 8–12 years of experience in investment operations, product operations, or fund administration, with exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.
• Strong understanding of investment product structures, including fund vehicles, SPVs, and portfolio mandates.
• Experience with core banking and reporting systems (Temenos T24, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage front-to-back investment workflows and cross-functional coordination.
• Deep knowledge of investment accounting, performance metrics (IRR, NAV, MOIC), and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and governance skills.

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a VP of Product Operations.

The Vice President – Product Operations (Investment Products) is responsible for the end-to-end operational implementation and governance of investment products across Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.

This role serves as the strategic bridge between the Investment and Product teams, IT, Operations, and Finance, ensuring that every investment product is structured, executed, and reported accurately. The VP guarantees operational readiness, data integrity, and reporting consistency across all systems and teams supporting investment activities.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Implementation

• Translate new investment product structures — including Private Equity funds, Real Estate vehicles, and Public Equity mandates — into clear operational workflows.
• Define the end-to-end process for product setup, capital commitments, subscriptions, redemptions, and distributions.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure booking and reporting processes are supported in Temenos T24 or related platforms.
• Coordinate with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate setup of product hierarchies, investor accounts, and reporting structures.
• Maintain a Product Implementation Playbook for all investment products, capturing workflows, data flows, and control points.

Transaction Coordination & Booking Oversight

• Oversee all investment lifecycle transactions
• Ensure all transactions are accurately booked in the bank's systems, validated against deal documentation, and reconciled with product terms.
• Review booking templates and booking data to ensure accuracy and alignment with documentation.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to address booking or data flow discrepancies promptly.

Data Integrity & Reporting

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of investment product data across systems.
• Validate client statements, fund summaries, and investment dashboards for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee integration of reporting data between T24, data warehouses, and performance reporting tools.
• Support periodic valuations and audits by providing clean, reconciled datasets.

Governance, Controls & Documentation

• Own and maintain all operational documentation for investment products, including SOPs, control checklists, and process maps.
• Ensure that all products meet operational readiness standards and receive formal approval before launch.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen control and reduce manual interventions.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary coordination point between the Investment, Product, IT, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Lead product operational readiness reviews and manage issue resolution across departments.
• Work closely with IT to enhance system functionality, automate manual workflows, and ensure consistent data flow.

Key Deliverables

• Operational readiness and go-live documentation for each investment product.
• Accurate and timely booking of all investment transactions.
• Standardized templates for booking, reporting, and product documentation.
• Monthly reporting package with validated investment data.
• No outstanding audit or data integrity issues related to investment operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA
• 8–12 years of experience in investment operations, product operations, or fund administration, with exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.
• Strong understanding of investment product structures, including fund vehicles, SPVs, and portfolio mandates.
• Experience with core banking and reporting systems (Temenos T24, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage front-to-back investment workflows and cross-functional coordination.
• Deep knowledge of investment accounting, performance metrics (IRR, NAV, MOIC), and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and governance skills.

• Business Unit

QNB - Qatar
- Division

Corporate Banking
- Department

Corporate Banking & Financial Institutions
- Country

Qatar
- Closing Date

31-Dec-2025

Established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group's presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor's (A), Moody's (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group's consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for monitoring and supervising all Project & Acquisition Finance activities of the Group including the initiation, sourcing, preparation, processing and execution and distribution of Project & Acquisition Finance transactions for the Group's Private, Corporate and Institutional (including Government) clientele. Thereby facilitating growth and expansion of the Corporate Banking business; the incumbent will also be responsible for catering to the financing requirements of complex long-term infrastructure, industrial and public utility projects where the Group is involved with other banks, financial institutions and investors.

The incumbent will act as the Transaction Lead who will be primarily responsible to ensure oversight and timely and proper execution of Global Structured Finance transactions assigned to him/ her by the EVP of Global Structured Finance, will also be responsible for undertaking special tasks and assignments given by the EVP of Global Structured Finance.

A. Shareholder & Financial:

• In co-ordination with the EVP Global Structured Finance, formulate and implement the strategies and plans to achieve all volume, revenue, and profit targets.
• Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the purpose of periodic performance monitoring and quality measurement purposes of the Project & Acquisition Finance Unit.
• Meet target budgets for customer relationships with Project & Acquisition Finance related transactions in accordance with QNB's overall Corporate budget and strategy.
• Manage all aspects of Project & Acquisition Finance loans, products and services to maximize product potential and profitability.
• Monitor the overall budget approved for the unit on regular basis.
• Implements KPI's and best practices for SVP Project and Acquisition Finance
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent and delegate authority to the respective staff and monitor exercise of the same.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the important factors behind the bank's financial & non-financial performance

B. Customer (Internal & External):

• Initiate, maintain and strengthen relationships with banks, financial institutions, and project sponsors who are active in the Project & Acquisition Finance industry in order to position QNB for future business opportunities.
• Maintain good team work; provide support, assistance and cooperation with other members of the Global Structured Finance Department.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related units to achieve Group's goals/objectives.
• Continually keep abreast with the local, regional and international financial markets and economic environment to be informed about potential Project & Acquisition Finance transactions that could translate into possible business opportunities for the Group.
• Provide timely and accurate information to the Group's senior management, external and internal auditors and the Group's compliance function when required.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key players in the international Project & Acquisition Finance market to enhance their ability to serve customers' requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with all local banks and the leading regional and international banks that are active in the Project & Acquisition Finance field to explore additional business opportunities.
• Work with structuring teams and sales desk in order to determine optimal structure, price and go to market strategy for Project & Acquisition Finance deals.
• Actively work with Risk Managers in order to evaluate transactions and drive integration of Capital Markets into standard business processes.
• To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required

C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):

• Ensure the Project & Acquisition Finance transactions are structured, processed, documented and executed satisfactorily to meet Client and the Bank's requirements.
• Ensure the Group's interests are adequately safeguarded and compliance with relevant policies and regulations are met before recommending the granting of the credit
• Ensure proper evaluation of creditworthiness of borrowers and review structural soundness and economic and financial feasibility of the transaction.
• Ensure the existence of adequate and approved policies/ procedures to guide staff in their day-to-day activities and to ensure compliance with the same.
• Implement the 'one-point of contact' approach to respond to and resolve all customer needs and queries.
• Perform cross selling activities to enhance QNB's overall relationship with customers by coordinating activities with other QNB units/ departments.
• Submit periodic MIS reports/ information to the EVP Global Structured Finance and to other Executive Management of the Group to inform them about the unit's performance.
• Represent the Bank at professional and industry organizations/ venues to ensure dissemination of knowledge of QNB's offerings.
• Interpret and apply customer research and feedback into tangible product development initiatives by providing inputs to related division within the Bank.
• Review the credit worthiness of the other banks/ financial institutions involved in the Project & Acquisition Finance consortium.
• Liaise with the other parties of the consortium, which would be dependent on the role assigned to the Group within the consortium.
• Initiate timely correspondence with the other participants for their respective contributions where the Group is involved as the lead arranger.
• Ensure that the credit, country and counterparty limits approved by the Group Credit Committee are adhered to or the required approvals obtained for excesses, if any.
• Ensure availability of adequate securities/ guarantees and documentation to safeguard the Group's interest before approving the grant of the credit.
• Perform comprehensive review of transactions, assign transaction ratings, make recommendations and present the proposals to the higher decision making authorities.
• Review the financial feasibility of the proposals based on analysis of the expected cash flows and other financial and economic data.
• Analyze transactions and recommend placement opinions for all domestic and international transactions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Set examples by leading improvement initiatives through cross-functional teams ensuring successes.
• Identify and encourage people to adopt practices better than the industry standard.
• Continuously encourage and recognise the importance of thinking out-of-the-box within the team.
• Encourage, solicit and reward innovative ideas even in day-to-day issues.

D. Learning & Knowledge:

• Possess a prominent knowledge of the Project & Acquisition Finance business, its products and related risks together with a good knowledge of operations and control.
• Possess good knowledge and experience in preparation, negotiation, review, execution, monitoring and control of security and legal documentation.
• Identify areas for professional development of self and other staff.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.
• Hold meetings with staff and assess their performance and your teams overall performance on a regular basis.
• Take decisive action to ensure speedy resolution of unresolved grievances or conflicts within the team members.
• Identify development opportunities and activities for staff and facilitate/coach them to improve their effectives and prepare them to assume greater responsibilities.

E. Legal, Regulatory, and Risk Framework Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements including, but not limited to, Group Compliance Policies and Procedures (AML & CTF, Sanctions Policy, Data Protection Policy, Fraud Control Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy, Conflict of Interest and Insider Dealing Policy).
• Understand and effectively perform your role under the Three Lines of Defence principle to identify measure, monitor, manage and report risks.
• Ensure systematic good outcomes for clients in accordance with Conduct Risk policy.
• Support the framework of RCSA, KRI, Incident reporting and remediation, as appropriate, in accordance with the Operational Risk Management requirements.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure full qualification to undertake the role.
• Complete all mandatory training provided by the Bank, attain, and maintain the required levels of competence.
• Attend mandatory (internal and external) seminars as instructed by the Bank.

F. Other:

• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
• Maintaining utmost confidentiality concerning customer and internal bank information obtained during the course of business and provide such information on a need to know basis only to Senior Management of QNB, Audit and Compliance functions, and relevant Regulators.
• Maintain high professional standards to uphold QNB's reputation and to strengthen its market leadership.

• University graduate (Bachelor/Master) with at least 15 years in banking with at least 5 years relevant experience in the Project & Acquisition Finance industry, preferably with regional Gulf and international experience. Masters preferred.
• Well-informed of the market competitive structure, industry practices and any regulations for the corporate banking customer segment especially as it relates to Project & Acquisition Finance.
• Specialized training in Project & Acquisition Finance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including report writing) in English.
• Excellent people relationship skills and awareness of risk management concept and practices.
• Understanding of the relevant laws, regulations and practices pertaining to Project & Acquisition Finance.
• Personal integrity and self-management.
• Outstanding problem solving and decision making skills.
• Planning, organizing and analytical ability.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of structuring deals for Project & Acquisition Finance, analyzing such proposals including analysis of related project cash flows.
• Proficient in PC applications – Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Proficient in preparation and utilization of Financial modeling.
• High degree of knowledge in preparation, negotiation and execution of legal and security documentation.

• Resume/CV

• Copy of Passport or QID

• Copy of Education Certificate