QNB- Senior Associate, Domestic Compliance Strategy & Supervision; Qatarization

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will be responsible for helping in conducting/managing the compliance function for the Group’s domestic Strategic and supervisory activities on a pro‑active basis covering both Business and Regulatory domestic activities of all Business divisions & Subsidiaries operating in the State of Qatar. All efforts should be made to identify and assess the compliance risks associated with domestic activities of Business and Operations divisions & Local Subsidiaries in light of applicable regulations of QCB, QFMA, QFCRA, QE and any other applicable statutory requirements, Group policies/procedures and industry standards and best practices.

• Assist in identifying and assess the Regulatory Compliance risk involved in the activities of Business and Operations divisions & Local Subsidiaries conducted by QNB Group in the state of Qatar and provide the strategic and supervisory vision and directions and solutions to both Domestic and Operations regulatory compliance departments and thereby reduce the risk of regulatory sanctions, which could result in financial losses/penal actions and the associated damage of reputation of QNB Group
• Assist in promoting cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Implements KPI’s and best practices for Senior Associate, Domestic Operations & Support Regulatory Compliance
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.

• Assist the senior manager Strategy and Supervision in Setting‑up the compliance strategy for the domestic activities including both Business and Operations.
• Assist the Senior manager Strategy and Supervision in identifying the strategic issues and the related solutions resulting from the performance of the tasks/activities as per the Group’s annual compliance plan for the domestic activities of Business and Operations divisions & Local Subsidiaries to provide assurance to the Group Board
• Audit & Compliance Committee, the Board and Executive Management on the adequacy and effectiveness of the policies, procedures systems and controls in place to ensure compliance with the relevant laws/ regulations impacting the domestic activities of Group’s Business divisions & Subsidiaries
• Assist in Providing timely feedback and support to the VP Domestic Compliance Strategy and Supervision and the EVP…