"Risk and Compliance Manager"

About HBKU

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

About Entity

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

Position (Job Purpose)

To manage the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective risk and compliance function employing both operational and technical knowledge of risk and compliance management systems in accordance with HBKU's overall strategic direction and vision.

Job Description

• Lead the Risk and Compliance Department including managing HBKU’s compliance breach reporting program.
• Maintain HBKU’s risk and compliance programs based on best practice, including the development and monitoring of policy, procedures and framework pertaining to risk and compliance management, implementation and maintenance of the risk and compliance frameworks across HBKU. This is to ensure the implementing strategies, programs, policies and procedures and solutions across HBKU to control risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with the relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage risk monitoring, assessments and reporting (including breaches and incidents, key risk indicators, risk registers, compliance obligations. This includes conducting risk assessments, which will involve analysing risks as well as identifying emerging risks impacting HBKU.
• Provide subject matter expertise and specialist advice and education in relation to risk, and compliance. This includes keeping up-to-date with current trends and issues relating to risk and compliance management.
• Develop and provide comprehensive and accurate reports to the Director of Risk and Compliance, senior management and the Board and its standing committees (in particular the Audit Committee) as relevant to the risk and compliance management portfolio, which enable management and the Board to fulfil their risk and compliance obligations. Reports must be accurate and completed on time.
• Lead and manage the operations of the Risk and Compliance Department to ensure that all services and resources support HBKU’s objectives and targets. This includes ensuring delivery of operational systems and resources to support the risk, compliance and business continuity programs across HBKU including responsibility for software functionality.
• Increase awareness and knowledge of risk and compliance management in HBKU through creating awareness, training and communications.
• Lead and manage the implantation of the integrity framework including managing the investigation process as required for whistleblower and fraud and corruption allegations.
• Any other duties as directed, commensurate with the scope and classification of the position.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Management or other relevant related field is Required.
• 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 and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/careers/risk-and-compliance-manager-hbku

Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Deadline

Applications are accepted immediately for review. The successful candidate must be ready within 3 months.

Remuneration

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.