Compliance Director

Compliance Director – QatarCLIENTLinum Consult’s client operates out of the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Compliance Director to join their legal team in Qatar.RESPONSIBILITIESEstablishing, leading, and continuously enhancing the company’s compliance framework to ensure they conduct their activities ethically, lawfully, transparently, and in accordance with applicable Qatari legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, internal policies, and international standardsDeveloping, implementing, and continuously enhancing the company’s compliance strategy, framework, policies, and annual compliance plan, to ensure clear accountability, effective governance, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectivesMonitoring the applicable Qatari laws, regulations, government directives, and relevant international standards; maintaining the regulatory obligations framework and ensuring material requirements are translated into effective business controlsLeading compliance risk assessments and risk-based monitoring, testing and assurance programmes; identifying control gaps and overseeing timely remediation of material compliance deficienciesPromoting a strong culture of integrity and ethical conduct, and overseeing the Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, whistleblowing/speak-up arrangements, and other business ethics requirementsEstablishing and overseeing effective controls to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery, corruption, fraud, and other relevant financial crime risksOverseeing risk-based compliance due diligence and monitoring of suppliers, contractors, consultants, partners, and other third partiesPROFILEBachelor’s degree qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business, Finance, Governance, or similar subject, ideally with a master’s degree or additional professional qualificationMinimum of 15 years’ overall experience, with at least 7 years in a senior compliance, governance, risk, legal, or assurance roleDemonstrable experience leading an enterprise compliance programme in a large, complex or highly regulated organisationExperience in infrastructure, utilities, government-related entities, engineering, construction, or other safety-critical environments is preferredStrong knowledge of recognised international frameworks and standards, including ISO 37301, Compliance Management Systems, ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems and relevant governance/risk standardsExcellent experience in regulatory compliance, ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, third-party risk and compliance monitoringExperienced in leading sensitive investigations and managing significant compliance incidentsAPPLICATION PROCESSTo apply, please send your CV to middle.east@linumconsult.com for the attention of Francis Ryan, detailing your current financial package and notice period.