Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer — Job Description

Position summary
Lead the company’s compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies; advise executive leadership and the board on compliance risk and drive a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise‑wide compliance program, including policies, procedures, monitoring, and testing.
• Own compliance governance: set the compliance mandate, reporting lines, committee support, and escalation processes; report regularly to the board and executive team.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks across business units and jurisdictions; maintain a compliance risk register and conduct periodic risk assessments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across applicable areas (e.g., AML/KYC, anti‑corruption/anti‑bribery, sanctions, consumer protection, data privacy, advertising/marketing, financial services regulation) tailored to the company’s industry.
• Develop and maintain policies, control frameworks, and standard operating procedures; ensure timely updates for regulatory changes.
• Lead compliance monitoring, testing, and audits; design metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness and remediation progress.
• Manage regulatory engagement: prepare filings, respond to inquiries, coordinate exams/inspections, and maintain productive relationships with regulators.
• Oversee third‑party and vendor compliance programs: due diligence, contractual requirements, ongoing monitoring, and remediation.
• Design and deliver training and communications to employees and leaders on compliance obligations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Lead investigations into compliance incidents, coordinate disciplinary actions, remedial measures, and root‑cause analysis.
• Coordinate with legal, risk, internal audit, HR, finance, and business leaders to integrate compliance into business processes and change initiatives.
• Manage compliance technology and data (case management, monitoring tools, reporting systems) and drive automation where beneficial.
• Oversee sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, client onboarding controls, and reporting obligations where applicable.
• Set and manage compliance budget, outside counsel/expert spend, and vendor relationships.
• Foster a speak‑up culture and mechanisms (hotlines, escalation paths) and ensure protection against retaliation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (CAMS, CRCM, CCEP, CISSP for security‑adjacent roles) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive compliance, regulatory, or legal experience with at least 3–5 years in a senior compliance leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry (financial services, healthcare, tech, fintech, life sciences, etc.).
• Proven experience designing and operating compliance programs, managing regulatory exams, and responding to enforcement matters.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and risk‑assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven experience briefing executives and boards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally to implement controls and remediate deficiencies.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience as Chief Compliance Officer or Head of Compliance in the company’s industry.
• Experience managing AML/KYC, sanctions, cybersecurity/privacy compliance, or sector‑specific regulatory regimes.
• Experience with compliance technology platforms (case management, transaction monitoring, GRC tools) and data analytics.
• Professional certifications (CAMS, CRCM, CCEP, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Experience managing global compliance programs and multi‑jurisdictional regulatory requirements.

Working conditions & perks (example)

• Executive role with regular board and regulator interaction; hybrid or onsite depending on company needs; occasional travel for regulatory meetings or international oversight.
• Competitive executive compensation: base salary, performance bonus, long‑term incentives/equity, benefits, and professional development budget.

Sample deliverables

• Enterprise compliance program, policies, and control frameworks.
• Compliance risk register, monitoring plan, test results, and remediation trackers.
• Regulatory filings, responses to examinations, and remediation plans.
• Training curriculum and records for employees and contractors.
• Third‑party compliance due diligence program and vendor monitoring reports.

Interview focus areas

• Designing and scaling compliance programs and measurable impact.
• Managing regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement responses.
• Integration of compliance with onboarding, third‑party risk, and product development.
• Use of compliance tech and data analytics to improve monitoring and reduce false positives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR202.22 - QAR292.18 per hour

Work Location: In person