Risk Manager/Specialist

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Senna is seeking a senior Enterprise Risk professional based in Doha, Qatar, to support a financial institution client in strengthening governance, risk controls, and regulatory compliance.

You will work with business stakeholders to implement enterprise and operational risk frameworks, monitor events, maintain risk registers, and prepare reports for senior management, while promoting a strong risk culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in Operational or Enterprise Risk.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, controls, and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of enterprise and operational risk frameworks.
• Facilitate Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs).
• Monitor operational risk events and maintain risk registers.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Assist with business continuity and resilience initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and recommend improvements.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, and control documentation.
• Work with business units to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

RCSA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline

Job description

This role is based in Qatar and offers full-time employment with a consulting firm supporting a financial institution client in the continued development of its enterprise risk framework. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, governance processes, and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of enterprise and operational risk frameworks.
• Facilitate Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs).
• Monitor operational risk events and maintain risk registers.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Assist with business continuity and resilience initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and recommend improvements.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, and control documentation.
• Work with business units to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in Operational or Enterprise Risk.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, controls, and risk reporting.
• Working knowledge of RCSA methodology.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Background in banking or financial services is preferred.

About Senna

Senna is a careers platform for finance candidates who want better opportunities and more strategic career guidance. We help professionals clarify their ambitions, target the right roles, and access expert support tailored to their goals across the MENA finance market. Senna is built to help candidates move with stronger direction, sharper positioning, and greater momentum. For more information, visit joinsenna.com.