Mashreq
Compliance Manager
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 30/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/10/2026
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
QAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/11/2026
Job description
Mashreq's Qatar Compliance unit keeps the bank's branches in line with QCB regulations and its own AML/KYC policies, and this Compliance Manager runs its day-to-day operations in support of the CCO & MLRO. Externally, you represent the bank on AML/CFT, Sanctions and regulatory compliance matters, coordinating between branches, QCB and other authorities with guidance from IBG-Compliance. Suspicious transactions reported by branches and units come to you for analysis and investigation, and STR submissions to QCB need complete, accurate information delivered on time. Regulatory notices and circulars must reach the right people quickly, sometimes with Arabic and English translations. Product programs and SOPs are checked against QCB requirements and the AML/KYC Policy, and high-risk breaches go straight to the CCO & MLRO with action plans tracked to closure. Training, the local Compliance/AML Manual and the capture of issues on MERs all help build a strong compliance culture across Qatar branches. Candidates need 7 to 10 years in banking with a good understanding of US and Qatar products and operations, a professional qualification in business, commerce, economics or law, and CAMS or an equivalent certification. Strong English is required, and Arabic is an advantage.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support the CCO & MLRO in managing day-to-day operations of the Qatar Compliance unit
- Represent the bank in Qatar on AML/CFT, Sanctions and regulatory compliance matters
- Maintain working relationships with QCB and other regulators, coordinating between branches and QCB with guidance from IBG-Compliance
- Advise Branch Management on keeping internal procedures and policies compliant with regulatory changes
- Partner with business teams early so business issues reach compliant solutions on time
- Communicate regulatory notices and circulars promptly to all concerned areas, with accurate Arabic and English translations
- Escalate high-risk issues, violations and breaches to the CCO & MLRO and IBG-Compliance and monitor action plans to closure
- Update the local Compliance/AML Manual and make it available to all branch staff
- Deliver AML and compliance training to Qatar staff to raise awareness of their obligations
- Encourage a strong compliance culture across Qatar branches
- Promote self-identification and reporting of compliance issues, capturing them on MERs
- Review Qatar product programs and SOPs for compliance with QCB requirements and the AML/KYC Policy
- Analyse suspicious transactions reported by units and branches and support the MLRO in submitting STRs to QCB
- Respond on time to compliance, AML and sanctions queries from QCB, Head Office, other regulators and law enforcement agencies
- Liaise with IBG-Compliance on rolling out compliance policies, systems and initiatives across Qatar branches
Experience & skills
- Bring 7 to 10 years of banking experience with a good understanding of products and operations, particularly in the US and Qatar
- Hold a professional qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics or Law
- Possess CAMS or an equivalent compliance certification
- Demonstrate knowledge of compliance, AML, Sanctions and Central Bank regulations
- Apply sound knowledge of international banking practice, products and services
- Conduct investigations and prepare regulatory reports with complete and accurate information
- Communicate with a strong command of written and spoken English, with Arabic an advantage
- Work confidently with compliance systems and standard computer applications