Job Overview
Lead Financial Crime & Compliance Officer – Digital Banking
Location: Doha, Qatar
Industry: Fintech | Digital Banking | Financial Crime Compliance | Enterprise Governance
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
An internationally expanding fintech banking institution is seeking an exceptional Lead Financial Crime & Compliance Officer – Digital Banking to oversee enterprise compliance programmes supporting financial crime prevention, digital banking governance, regulatory oversight, and operational integrity.
This senior role combines strategic compliance leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that digital banking platforms, customer onboarding processes, payment services, lending operations, wealth management products, and technology initiatives operate within a robust compliance framework while supporting innovation and exceptional customer experiences.
The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, AML specialists, fraud prevention teams, cybersecurity professionals, enterprise risk managers, software engineering leaders, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities to strengthen governance, reduce regulatory risk, and protect the organization’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise compliance programmes supporting digital banking operations.
- Oversee compliance monitoring, control testing, and regulatory reporting activities.
- Develop and implement enterprise compliance policies and governance frameworks.
- Support financial crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with AML and Fraud teams.
- Review customer onboarding processes, product launches, and operational procedures for regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate internal investigations relating to compliance breaches and governance concerns.
- Prepare executive reports, board presentations, and regulatory submissions.
- Lead compliance audits and coordinate remediation activities.
- Monitor emerging regulatory trends impacting financial technology.
- Support enterprise-wide ethics, conduct, and compliance awareness initiatives.
- Advise senior leadership on compliance strategy and regulatory developments.
- Mentor compliance professionals while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification is highly advantageous.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance, governance, financial crime, or regulatory affairs within fintech, banking, or financial services.
- Strong understanding of enterprise compliance programmes and regulatory expectations.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and executive leadership.
Technical Competencies
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Solutions
- Compliance Monitoring Systems
- Regulatory Reporting Platforms
- Transaction Monitoring Tools
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- SQL
- Data Analytics
- Enterprise Policy Management
- Internal Audit Systems
- Case Management Platforms
- Financial Crime Intelligence Solutions
Professional Attributes
- Executive Leadership
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Strategic Governance
- Business Integrity
- Risk Awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Negotiation Skills
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Excellence
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
What the Organization Offers
- Attractive tax-free executive compensation package
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive international healthcare coverage
- Housing allowance
- Annual airfare for self and eligible dependents
- Retirement savings programme
- Sponsored postgraduate education and globally recognized compliance certifications
- Leadership and executive development programmes
- Exposure to large-scale international fintech transformation and regulatory innovation projects
- Collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven workplace culture
- Clearly defined career progression pathways to Director of Compliance, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer roles within a globally respected fintech banking organization
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