Senior Manager - Compliance & Regulatory (Qatari Nationals Only) at Qatar Airways

Doha, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Leadership, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions & Export Control, Third-Party Due Diligence, Regulatory Risk Management, Internal Investigations, Compliance Auditing, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Ethics & Integrity, Regulatory Relations, Report Writing, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

About the Role As the Senior Manager Compliance, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of the Qatar Airways Group’s compliance framework. You will oversee all compliance activities across the Group to ensure adherence to applicable compliance laws, regulations and internal standards—covering areas including, Anti‑Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Export Control, Third Party Due Diligence, Ethics, Consumer Right, Competition, and Governance. In this critical leadership role, you will anticipate emerging regulatory risks, provide strategic guidance to executive leadership, and ensure that compliance activities across the Group are effective, coordinated and aligned with corporate risk appetite. You will also lead high‑impact investigations, oversee compliance audits, and guide the organisation in managing legal, compliance and regulatory exposure proactively. Key Responsibilities Compliance Leadership & Governance Oversee and direct the Group‑wide compliance programme, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulatorions, standards and internal policies. Lead the development, maintenance and monitoring of compliance frameworks, governance structures and compliance risk‑management initiatives. Identify emerging compliance and regulatory risks and formulate forward‑looking mitigation strategies. Policies, Standards & Advisory Develop, update and manage compliance policies, standards, procedures and guidance materials. Provide expert advisory support on legal and regulatory compliance matters across the Group, ensuring business alignment with best practices. Ensure strong compliance integration into business processes, contracts, and operational decision‑making. Investigations, Monitoring & Reporting Direct internal compliance investigations, including, misconduct, regulatory breaches and third‑party concerns. Liaise with external regulatory bodies and government authorities as required. Oversee compliance audits and examinations, ensuring findings are analysed and remediated effectively. Prepare high‑quality compliance reports for senior leadership, Board and Executive Management. Training & Awareness Define and lead the compliance training and awareness programme for employees across the Group. Promote a culture of ethics, integrity and accountability across all business units. Stakeholder & Third‑Party Risk Management Coordinate with governance functions (Legal, IT, HR, Facilities, Security, Risk, etc.) to ensure cohesive compliance operations. Support the management of supplier and third‑party compliance risks, including due diligence, sanctions, export controls, AML and ABC requirements. Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop a team of compliance professionals to ensure high performance, capability growth and service excellence. Set departmental priorities, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Minimum 10 years of job related experience. Demonstrated experience managing a compliance function in a large multinational or government-related entity. Proven experience leading teams and managing complex compliance frameworks and programmes. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of: Anti‑Bribery & Anti‑Corruption (ABAC) Third‑Party Due Diligence Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) OR Sanctions & Export Controls OR Compliance Risk Management Policy & Standards development Regulatory relations and compliance advisory Ability to conduct and lead regulatory audits, compliance assessments, and investigative processes. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, team‑building and stakeholder management abilities. Excellent analytical, communication and report‑writing skills. Ability to navigate and influence at senior levels across complex organisational environments. Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of the Qatar Airways Group's compliance framework across areas such as AML, ABC, and sanctions. Oversee high-impact investigations, compliance audits, and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership to manage regulatory exposure.