Senior Manager - Compliance and Regulatory

Senior Manager - Compliance and Regulatory Overview

Senior Manager - Compliance and Regulatory role in Doha, Qatar with Qatar Airways leads the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of the group-wide compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and effective risk management across all business units.

Job Details Country:
Qatar City:
Doha Industry: Airlines/Aviation Function:
Risk Management-Compliance Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any Job Type: Full-time

• Lead and oversee the group-wide compliance program, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance frameworks, governance structures, and compliance risk management initiatives
• Identify emerging regulatory and compliance risks and define proactive mitigation strategies
• Develop and update compliance policies, standards, procedures, and guidance materials
• Provide expert compliance advisory support to senior leadership and business units
• Ensure compliance considerations are embedded into business processes, contracts, and operational decisions
• Direct internal compliance investigations related to misconduct, regulatory breaches, and third-party risks
• Liaise with regulators and government authorities as required
• Oversee compliance audits and examinations, ensuring findings are addressed effectively
• Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for executive leadership and board-level review
• Design and deliver compliance training and awareness programs across the organization
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability throughout the group
• Coordinate with legal, risk, IT, HR, security, and other governance functions to ensure integrated compliance operations
• Manage third-party compliance risks including due diligence, sanctions, export controls, AML, and ABC requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals to drive performance and capability growth

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or diploma or vocational qualification with at least 12 years of relevant experience
• Specialized background in compliance, regulatory, audit, or governance functions
• Proven experience managing compliance programs in large multinational or government-related organizations
• Strong leadership experience managing teams and complex compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of aviation industry compliance preferred
• Expertise in areas such as anti bribery and corruption, AML, sanctions and export controls, third-party due diligence, and compliance risk management
• Experience conducting regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance assessments
• Strong analytical, communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments

• Executive-level role shaping compliance strategy across a global aviation group
• Opportunity to lead high-impact compliance and regulatory initiatives
• Exposure to complex international regulatory environments
• Career progression within a leading global airline organization
• Multicultural, high-performance workplace based in Doha

Qatar Airways Group is a leading global aviation organization headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating across airlines and multiple supporting businesses. Known for rapid growth, innovation, and strong governance standards, the group offers senior professionals the opportunity to shape ethical, compliant, and sustainable operations while building impactful international careers.