Qureos Mentor

Lesha Bank

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 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 Operations Reporting &amp; Quality Assurance VP.
 
 
 
 
 
 This person will be within the Operations Unit to oversee the validation, governance, and end-to-end testing of reports, T24 (Temenos), SAP and other systems of the bank. This role ensures that business-critical reports are accurate, complete, and aligned with client reporting standards along with the testing. The role acts as a key interface from Operations with IT for testing and with Business Units/IT for all client and operational reporting-related matters.
 
 
 
 
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 Own the operational-side review and approval of key reports generated from T24 and SAP, including daily and periodic client and operational reports.
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 Validate/Reconcile data between operational systems and reports to ensure accuracy of data, identify gaps or anomalies.
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 Coordinate with IT teams to address data issues and ensure timely resolution.
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 Monitor exceptions and timely escalations related to report discrepancies or delays.
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 Analyze the pattern of errors and work with IT to fix the report related issues.
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 Implement controls to mitigate reporting risks, including report failure, data mismatches, or delay.
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 Lead the operational testing and facilitate sign-off from head of the department for reports and system changes, upgrades, or new report development.
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 Define test scenarios, validation checkpoints, and acceptance criteria from an operations/business perspective.
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 Own end-to-end testing responsibility for operations unit and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for T24, reports and other relevant systems and serve as the operations point of contact for all operational and client reporting matters with product coordinator.
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 Maintain documentation, SOPs, and logs for all reporting validation and testing processes and test evidence.
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 Work with head of the department to identify opportunities to strengthen report quality assurance through automation and standardization.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in business administration in Banking and Finance or equivalent.
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 10+ years of experience in banking operations, with a strong focus on data handling, reporting, testing and reconciliations.
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 Hands-on experience with Power BI, T24 (Temenos), SAP reporting engine for data validation and report review.
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 Ability to manage end-to-end reports/data validation and operation&rsquo;s side quality assurance.
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 Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally across IT, business, and sharia compliance.
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 Knowledge &amp; experience of client reporting standards in banking environment is a must.
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 Familiarity with report testing or data validation tools, advanced level excel formula knowledge such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, index, match and experience in excel macro is a must.
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 Knowledge in basic level SQL querying is a plus but not must.
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Vice President - Operations Reporting & Quality Assurance

<div>
 
 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 Deputy MLRO.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 AML &amp; CTF Responsibilities
 
 
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 Support the MLRO in maintaining and implementing the Company&rsquo;s AML/CTF framework in accordance with CMA regulations, Saudi AML/CTF laws, and internal policies and procedures.
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 Assist in the development, review, and implementation of AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls.
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 Conduct periodic AML/CTF risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
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 Monitor customer activities and transactions to identify unusual or suspicious behavior, ensuring proper documentation and timely escalation to the MLRO.
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 Support the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other required regulatory reports to the CMA and relevant authorities.
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 Maintain complete and accurate records of AML-related activities, investigations, and reports in line with regulatory requirements.
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 Assist in enhancing AML monitoring systems, transaction monitoring tools, and reporting mechanisms.
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 Provide guidance and deliver training to employees and business units on AML/CTF obligations and regulatory expectations.
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 Coordinate with internal and external auditors and regulators during AML/CTF audits, inspections, and examinations.
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 Financial Sanctions Responsibilities
 
 
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 Implement and maintain the institution&rsquo;s Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) compliance framework in line with CMA regulations, national laws, and UN Security Council resolutions.
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 Conduct ongoing sanctions risk assessments related to terrorism financing and proliferation financing, and ensure risks are properly identified, assessed, documented, and mitigated.
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 Develop, review, and update written policies, procedures, and internal controls related to sanctions screening, freezing, unfreezing, reporting, and record retention.
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 Ensure timely and accurate screening of customers, beneficial owners, authorized signatories, transactions, and related parties against applicable sanctions lists.
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 Oversee the daily management and updating of internal sanctions lists using official national and international sources.
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 Review, investigate, and resolve sanctions screening alerts in a timely manner, ensuring proper escalation of confirmed or potential matches.
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 Ensure immediate freezing of funds and assets upon confirmation of a sanctions match, without prior notice, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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 Coordinate and submit required notifications and reports to the Capital Market Authority and relevant competent authorities regarding sanctions-related cases.
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 Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for all sanctions screening activities, alerts, decisions, freezing actions, and regulatory communications.
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 Monitor and identify potential sanctions evasion or circumvention attempts and escalate suspicious cases in line with AML/CTF reporting requirements.
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 Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and the Board, covering sanctions exposure, alerts, freezes, and compliance status.
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 Support internal and external audits by providing required information, explanations, and evidence related to sanctions compliance.
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 Ensure effective coordination with AML, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and IT teams to support sanctions compliance activities.
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 Oversee or support sanctions-related training and awareness programs for relevant staff, tailored to their roles and risk exposure.
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 Ensure confidentiality of sanctions-related information and prevent tipping-off or unauthorized disclosure.
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 Continuously monitor regulatory updates, CMA circulars, and international developments related to targeted financial sanctions and ensure timely implementation.
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 Compliance Responsibilities
 
 
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 Assist the Compliance function in ensuring company-wide adherence to CMA regulations, Saudi regulations, and internal policies.
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 Review, update, and implement compliance policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes and best practices.
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 Perform regular compliance monitoring and testing across business units to identify gaps, breaches, or control weaknesses.
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 Support the preparation of regulatory filings, reports, and responses submitted to the CMA or other regulatory authorities.
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 Act as a point of contact for internal and external regulatory inquiries related to AML, CTF, and compliance matters.
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 Assist in employee training programs covering regulatory compliance, internal policies, and ethical standards.
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 Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance controls are embedded into daily business operations.
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 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
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 CME 1 and CME 2
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 Saudi nationality
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 Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or recognized Compliance certifications are preferred.
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 Minimum of 2&ndash;5 years of experience in AML/CTF and compliance roles within financial institutions or CMA-regulated entities.
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 Strong knowledge of CMA regulations, Saudi AML/CTF frameworks, and international compliance best practices.
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Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer & Compliance

<div>
 
 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 an Information Security Officer (ISO).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Information Security Officer (ISO) will develop, implement, and oversee the bank&rsquo;s information security strategy, policies, and controls. The ISO ensures that the bank&rsquo;s data, systems, applications, and infrastructure are safeguarded against internal and external threats while complying with local regulatory requirements (QCB, QFCRA, NCSA-Q) and international standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Governance &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Establish, maintain, and enforce the bank&rsquo;s information security framework in alignment with QCB, QFCRA, and local cybersecurity regulations.
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 Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, PCI-DSS) and conduct regular gap analyses.
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 Prepare and present security risk assessments and reports to senior management, regulators, and the Board Risk Committee.
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 Design, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the bank&rsquo;s infrastructure and data.
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 Security Operations
 
 
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 Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident response, and threat intelligence monitoring.
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 Develop and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
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 Implement and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP), intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and other security tools.
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 Lead investigations of security breaches, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into policies and processes.
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 Conduct regular staff training on security awareness, best practices, and incident procedures.
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 Collaborate with IT and business teams to continuously enhance security culture and controls.
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 Risk Management
 
 
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 Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments for systems, applications, vendors, and third-party service providers.
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 Identify vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation through patch management and secure configurations.
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 Partner with IT and business units to integrate security into new products and initiatives.
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 Vendor &amp; Technology Oversight
 
 
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 Evaluate and approve technology vendors, outsourcing partners, and cloud solutions for security compliance.
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 Manage penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and external audits.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 Professional certifications: CISSP or CISM required; CISA and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred.
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 Cloud security certifications (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security) are a plus.
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 8&ndash;12 years in information security, with at least 5 years in the financial-services sector.
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 Strong background in banking systems, digital channels, payment systems, and regulatory compliance.
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 Proven experience engaging with regulators (QCB, QFCRA, CMA, or equivalent).
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 Proven experience in implementing SIEM solutions and managing SOC teams.
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 Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, cryptography, and identity &amp; access management.
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 Strong risk management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, capable of engaging effectively with regulators, auditors, and the Board.
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 Ability to influence across departments, drive a culture of security, and lead change initiatives without direct authority.
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Information Security Officer (ISO)

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 Department:
 
 Compliance
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Doha, Qatar
 
 
 
 Regulators:
 
 QFCRA (Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority) and QFMA (Qatar Financial Markets Authority)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Head of Compliance will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of regulatory compliance for Lesha bank in accordance with the requirements of the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and all other internal and external rules, processes and policies. The role ensures the firm operates within all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks, maintaining robust internal controls, and promoting a strong culture of compliance and integrity across the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Regulatory &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Act as the Approved Individual and Compliance Officer registered with the QFCRA and QFMA.
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 Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory obligations under QFCRA, QFMA, AML/CFT, and FATCA/CRS frameworks.
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 Ensure timely submission of all required regulatory reports, notifications, and filings to the QFCRA and QFMA and any other jurisdiction applicable to Lesha
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 Advise the Board and senior management on compliance risks, governance matters, and regulatory developments impacting the business.
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 Maintain the firm&rsquo;s Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), conduct ongoing reviews, and ensure follow-up on remediation actions.
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 support and coordinate senior management focus on managing the Bank&rsquo;s ML/TF and sanction risks in individual business areas.
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 Risk &amp; Control Framework
 
 
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 Oversee compliance risk assessments across all business lines, including advisory, asset management, and trading operations.
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 Collaborate with internal audit, risk management, and finance to ensure a coordinated approach to internal controls and compliance risk management.
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 Monitor adherence to conduct of business standards, client suitability, and conflict-of-interest requirements under all the applicable rules
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 Ensure all marketing materials, client communications, and investment product offerings are compliant with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
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 Training &amp; Awareness
 
 
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 Develop and deliver compliance and AML/CFT training programs to all employees, ensuring awareness of regulatory obligations and ethical standards.
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 Foster a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization.
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 AML/CFT Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop and oversee the implementation of the internal AML/CFT and Sanctions Policies and Procedures.
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 Ensure that appropriate AML/CFT and Sanctions policies, procedures, systems and controls are developed, established and updated to ensure that the required controls are in place to assign, monitor, manage, and mitigate identified risks.
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 Conduct periodic AML risk assessments and oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring processes.
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 Ensure that all appropriate daily AML/CFT and Sanction tasks and process are identified, documented, and carried out.
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 Develop, maintain, and implement a range of AML/CFT and Sanction programs/procedures to provide LESHA BANK with assurance that the Bank is complying with its regulatory requirements.
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 Comply with LESHA BANK&rsquo;s AML/CFT and Sanction Policies and Procedures.
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 Support with the requirements related to LESHA subsidiaries, including but not limited to SPVs, from AML/CFT and compliance perspective.
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 External Relations
 
 
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 Assist in establishing and maintaining a constructive and effective working relationship with regulators and authorities.
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 Maintain detailed working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations to facilitate the provision of general advice on AML/CFT and Sanction issues arising.
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 Build a relationship with the regulators.
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 Respond to queries from the regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISI, CFA) is preferred.
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 Minimum 10&ndash;15 years of compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within an investment bank or financial institution regulated under QFCRA .
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 Strong knowledge of QFC Law, QFCRA Rulebooks, QFMA regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and international best practices.
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 Proven experience engaging with regulators and handling regulatory examinations.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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 Fluent in English and Arabic
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Head of Compliance

<div>
 
 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 an Research Analyst - Public Equities and Fixed Income.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced equity analyst to join our Doha based Investments Team. The new team member will report to the Portfolio Manager and will assist in the day to day management of the equity investments by conducting research, generating investment ideas and monitoring positions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Specific Accountability:
 
 
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 Assist the portfolio manager by providing industry insight, bottom-up fundamental research and actionable stock recommendations using expertise to positively impact performance of the equity investments.
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 Conduct primary and secondary research.
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 Perform complex financial modelling and valuation.
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 Assist in developing investment strategies and build asset-allocation models to maximize performance and manage risk.
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 Generate periodic reports on portfolio performance/ return attribution analysis/ benchmarking.
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 Daily monitoring of portfolio holdings for corporate actions and relevant events; liaise with back office and risk management teams.
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 Preparing material for presentation of investment opportunities and regular updates to management.
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 Develop and sustain frequent contacts with management teams and industry sources utilizing company/industry publications, sell-side analysts, etc to drive insights.
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 Assist with daily trading execution and documentation.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 A generalist with experience in Equity Research MENA exposure is a plus but not mandatory.
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 Solid quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and strong excel modelling skills.
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 Proven interpersonal skills with ability to work as part of a team and enjoy contributing in a cooperative and entrepreneurial environment.
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 Strong communication skills - able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
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 Capable of developing independent opinion and defending own views.
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 Experience using Bloomberg.
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 Advanced Excel skills.
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 Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline. A CA/CFA is highly desirable.
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 Arabic speaking is a plus, but not necessary.
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Research Analyst - Public Equities & Fixed Income