Job Overview
Principal Director – Enterprise Risk Governance (Financial Controls & Regulatory Compliance)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Fintech | Risk Governance | Financial Controls | Compliance | Enterprise Risk Management
Strategic Role Overview
A sophisticated fintech institution in Doha is recruiting a highly experienced Principal Director – Enterprise Risk Governance, Financial Controls & Regulatory Compliance to lead enterprise-wide risk governance frameworks and ensure the integrity, transparency, and compliance of financial operations.
This role is critical to maintaining institutional trust in a fast-evolving fintech environment. You will oversee the design and enforcement of risk governance structures that span operational processes, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and transaction integrity.
The position requires a leader who can align risk management with business strategy—ensuring that innovation is pursued responsibly while safeguarding the institution against financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise risk governance across financial operations, payment systems, and digital banking platforms
- Design and implement internal control frameworks ensuring financial integrity and operational discipline
- Oversee compliance with Qatar financial regulations, AML requirements, and global standards
- Conduct risk assessments across operational, financial, and technological domains
- Develop policies and procedures for risk mitigation and control effectiveness
- Coordinate internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory inspections
- Monitor key risk indicators and provide executive-level reporting on risk exposure
- Collaborate with technology teams to implement automated risk monitoring systems
- Strengthen governance across access controls, transaction approvals, and financial reporting
- Lead incident management and risk remediation initiatives
- Mentor teams across risk, compliance, and internal audit functions
- Support strategic decision-making through risk intelligence and governance insights
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, or related discipline
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent highly preferred
- 8+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or financial governance
- Strong understanding of financial systems, payment operations, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and internal controls
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
- GCC financial services experience strongly preferred
Preferred Expertise
- Experience with fintech platforms and digital banking environments
- Knowledge of AML systems and transaction monitoring
- Exposure to risk analytics and data-driven governance tools
- Familiarity with regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions
Executive Rewards
- Premium executive compensation
- Strategic performance bonuses
- Private healthcare and family coverage
- Housing and relocation support
- International travel allowance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Participation in national fintech regulatory initiatives
- Long-term strategic influence within financial governance and risk leadership
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