Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Assurance

About the ClientOur client is a well-established bank in Qatar who are looking for a Manager, Financial Crime Compliance & Fraud Assurance to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for strengthening the bank s financial crime and fraud assurance framework, ensuring robust oversight of AML, sanctions, KYC, and fraud-related control environments across the organisation. Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end assurance reviews across Financial Crime Compliance and fraud controls, including AML, KYC, sanctions, onboarding, and fraud detection/prevention frameworksAssess the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime and fraud controls, identifying weaknesses, control gaps, and regulatory risk exposures across business unitsDevelop and execute a risk-based assurance plan covering both financial crime and fraud risk domains, prioritising high-risk products, channels, and customer segmentsTrack and validate remediation of findings, ensuring timely closure of control issues and escalation of material risks to senior stakeholders and governance forumsPrepare detailed assurance reports highlighting key findings, thematic trends, and risk insights for senior compliance, fraud, and risk leadership Key RequirementsBachelor s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline; certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or equivalent preferred6 10 years experience in financial crime compliance, fraud risk, AML, sanctions, or assurance roles within banking or financial servicesStrong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, fraud risk management, and sanctions regulations within Qatar or comparable GCC jurisdictionsExperience in assurance, control testing, internal audit, or second-line monitoring across financial crime and/or fraud functionsStrong stakeholder management skills with ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior compliance, fraud, and risk stakeholders