We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly motivated Senior Manager Compliance / Head of Compliance to lead our regulatory and compliance function in Qatar. This senior leadership position will be responsible for designing and overseeing the company’s end-to-end compliance framework as a licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), ensuring full compliance with the regulations and all applicable local and international financial laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company's compliance program in accordance with regulations governing PSPs.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Bank and other regulatory authorities; manage all regulatory communications, inspections, and audits.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and ensure proactive alignment of internal processes and policies.
• Conduct internal compliance risk assessments, audits, and policy reviews to maintain robust governance and control mechanisms.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and the Board on compliance risks, regulatory strategies, and governance matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, risk, operations, and product teams to ensure compliance is embedded into all aspects of the business, including customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and product rollout.
• Design and lead compliance training programs to foster a culture of compliance and ensure organization-wide awareness and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7–10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles in the financial services sector, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership position.
• In-depth knowledge of the Qatar financial regulatory environment, particularly  regulations applicable to PSPs and fintech firms.
• Proven experience handling regulatory audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in a regulated fintech or payments institution in Qatar or the GCC region.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF regulations, data protection laws (including Qatari privacy laws), and consumer protection standards applicable to digital financial services.