Closing Date: 03 OCT 2025

Risk and Compliance Manager

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

The Audit, Risk, and Compliance portfolio provides leadership, consultation, and support within HBKU for internal audit, risk, compliance, business continuity, and crisis management.

  • Assists the director of risk management in the coordination and implementation of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks for the University, with a particular focus on operational risk and compliance management oversight and review.
  • Partners with key stakeholders to provide training, guidance, and advice that underpins key goals at the strategic, operational, and project levels.
  • Advise on and oversee risk and compliance from an operational perspective, strengthening the risk and compliance culture of the University, and enhancing the ability of divisional heads to accomplish their objectives.

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Risk and Compliance Manager. The applicant will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective risk and compliance function employing both operational and technical knowledge of risk and compliance management systems following HBKU's overall strategic direction and vision.

  • A bachelor's degree in risk management, compliance, business management, or other relevant field.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of risk management, compliance, and/or crisis management experience.
  • Working knowledge of the regulatory standards of the State of Qatar.
  • Hands-on experience and thorough understanding of policies and best practices of compliance, budget preparation, presentation, control, and monitoring.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills; training experience preferred.

  • Excellent analytical, planning, and time management skills.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports.
  • Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.