Risk and Compliance Manager

Overview

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Department/Center:
Audit, Risk, and Compliance. Entity (Other):
President Office. This portfolio provides leadership, consultation and support for internal audit, risk, compliance, business continuity and crisis management at HBKU.

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.

• 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 to control risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage risk monitoring, assessments and reporting (including breaches and incidents, key risk indicators, risk registers, compliance obligations). Conduct risk assessments, analysing risks and identifying emerging risks impacting HBKU.
• Provide subject matter expertise and specialist advice and education in relation to risk and compliance; keep up-to-date with current trends and issues.
• 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; reports must be accurate and completed on time.
• Lead and manage the operations of the Risk and Compliance Department to ensure services and resources support HBKU’s objectives and targets, including delivery of operational systems and resources to support risk, compliance and business continuity programs across HBKU and 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 implementation of the integrity framework including managing the investigation process for whistle blower, fraud and corruption allegations.
• Perform any other duties as directed, commensurate with the scope and classification of the position.

• Bachelor s degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Management or other related field.
• 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.

• Excellent analytical, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit reports and communications;
  Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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

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.

We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.

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