Lead Compliance Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the QF wide Whistleblower Program and enhance Qatar Foundation’s Review & Investigations processes. To carry out fair and impartial investigations and contribute to development of the wider compliance framework within the Foundation.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Manage the oversight and administration of the Whistleblower program
• Manage, select, and implement an appropriate software application for the Whistleblower program ensuring alignment with QF requirements
• Lead and contribute to refining and developing related policy, procedures, and protocols
• Review and carry out assessment of initial allegations as per the Foundation’s established complaint screening criteria and process
• Develop and establish standardized investigation protocols, guidelines, and practices
• Conduct internal reviews or investigations into allegations of non-compliance with law, regulation policy, or ethical standards and draft detailed investigation reports
• Work with all levels of management (including N-2, N-3) to implement remedial measures or close gaps in internal controls identified in the investigative process. For certain reviews, engagement at N-1 level may be required, together with the Head of Compliance / Director of R&C
• Generate and distribute regular and ad-hoc reports and continuously seek opportunities to enhance reporting.
• Present reports to Audit Committee as required (likely together with the Head of Compliance / Director of R&C)
• Contribute to strategic decisions within the Compliance Department, including ongoing and ad-hoc projects, providing inputs which contribute to the enhancement of the compliance function
• Provide independent assurance, making sure compliance with internal and external obligations through compliance monitoring process
• Contribute to fraud prevention, mitigation, lead investigation trainings and raise awareness of fraud within Qatar Foundation
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (Risk Management, Compliance, Law); or other fields such as Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology; relevant combination of education, training and work experience
• 5-7 years of experience in similar roles; experience working in GCC is preferred
• Strong experience and knowledge of regulation and legislations in the State of Qatar
• Certification on ACFE; other professional certifications such as CIA, CPA and ACCA are an advantage
• Extensive experience performing investigative work, which may include performing Whistleblower investigation or mediating Whistleblower cases
• Demonstratable investigative experience; gathering, reviewing/analyzing document, interviewing witnesses, researching case laws to determine compliance or non-compliance
• Advanced knowledge of ethics and compliance profession and investigations standards
• Strong emotional intelligence and cultural awareness / sensitivity and discretion required
• Strong ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions and communicate clearly
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is preferred
• Strong knowledge in CaseWare or other relevant software is an advantage. Proficiency in ERP applications and MS Office applications