QNB1291 - Regulatory Business Compliance Specialist

  • Country
    Qatar
  • Closing Date
    14-Sep-2014
About QNB

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.

Role Summary

The role is responsible for conducting/managing the compliance function for the Group’s domestic business activities. This is to identify and assess the compliance risks associated with such activities in light of pertinent QCB regulations, QFMA, QE and any other applicable statutory requirements.

Role Description

You will identify and assess the Compliance (including AML/CFT) risk faced by the Group with respect to its domestic business activities and thereby reduce the risk of regulatory sanctions.

You will assist in performing regular and comprehensive compliance risk assessment for all domestic business activities/entities of the Group to provide inputs to the annual Group Compliance plan. You will review and identify changes to the compliance programs developed for the individual domestic business entities of the Group in light of regulatory changes and applicable best practices.

You will participate in carrying out the mandatory verifications and reviews required by QCB (currently interim review and verification of the bank investment portfolio and funds)

You will also participate in the implementation of new systems to enhance/augment the Group’s compliance efforts in conjunction with the vendor support team and the Group’s IT personnel.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor degree with relevant professional qualifications such as CPA/CCO/CIA. In addition, he/she will demonstrate extensive experience in a major banking institution or regulatory agency. He/she will demonstrate the ability to ensure complete and proper implementation of QCB regulations and other relevant regulatory pronouncements. Arabic language skills are essential.

Please consider that QNB will only accept direct applications - No applications from recruitment agencies will be considered.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
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