Supervising Associate / Assistant Director - Independence - Risk Management - Doha, Qatar

About the role
Independence is fundamental to the trust that clients, regulators, and stakeholders place in the company. As part of the MENA Independence team, you will support the operation and maintenance of independence policies, procedures, and compliance activities across the region. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and professionals across service lines and engage with global Independence stakeholders on complex matters. You will utilize regulatory awareness, sound professional judgment, and practical business understanding to advise on independence requirements, resolve complex issues, and enhance the firm's culture of compliance.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the operation, implementation, and continuous maintenance of the company's Independence policies, procedures, and compliance framework across the MENA region.
• Lead complex projects, assignments, and key workstreams, including full-country compliance reviews and the resolution of issues from complex business or other relationships.
• Utilize knowledge gained through client service or infrastructure experience to analyze and resolve Independence policy and procedure questions, violations, and concerns.
• Provide coordinated advice on highly complex situations, consulting with Global Independence, IFAC Centre executives, and other specialists as necessary.
• Address policy interpretation and Independence inquiries from management and employees, offering clear, practical, and timely guidance.
• Provide technical support on Independence tools and processes, assisting professionals in understanding and implementing controls designed to meet the firm's compliance responsibilities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of key regulatory Independence requirements and the company's policies, applying that knowledge to business situations across service lines and industries.
• Partner with stakeholders across service lines, sectors, and Areas to create strategies, programs, and awareness initiatives that enhance understanding and reduce Independence policy violations.
• Design and deliver training sessions and presentations on new developments, policy changes, and their potential impact on the business.
• Identify emerging Independence and compliance risks and suggest practical measures to address or mitigate them.
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge, staying updated with emerging trends, leading practices, and lessons learned in Independence and related areas.
• Foster effective relationships and a strong professional network across the firm to proactively identify potential issues and enable timely resolution.
• Exercise significant independent judgment and discretion when assessing complex issues and risks across industries and service lines.
• Apply the company's Independence policies and relevant regulations to identify appropriate solutions, and make recommendations to service line, Area, and industry executives through Independence leaders.
• Develop a broad understanding of the company's business, operating model, and practices to ensure commercially aware advice while remaining fully compliant.
• Where applicable, lead and support team members undertaking Independence activities and reviews, including task allocation, output review, providing technical direction, and researching or verifying information related to consultations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of compliance, governance, risk management, or regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations and apply them to complex, sensitive, and sometimes ambiguous business situations.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with high attention to detail.
• Sound professional judgment, discretion, and confidence in making well-reasoned recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, engaging credibly with senior leaders.
• Ability to communicate technical or policy-related information clearly, concisely, and practically.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and training capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships across countries, functions, and service lines.
• A proactive approach to identifying risk, improving processes, and supporting a robust culture of compliance.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in Independence, Ethics and Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Governance, or a related function.
• Experience within a professional services, Big Four, consulting, legal, regulatory, or complex multinational environment.
• Exposure to professional standards, audit independence requirements, or regulatory obligations relevant to professional services firms.
• Experience leading complex reviews, consultations, or cross-functional projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience coaching or overseeing colleagues and reviewing technical work.
• Arabic language capability and prior exposure to the MENA region would be advantageous.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in independence, compliance, governance, risk, audit, legal, regulatory, or advisory work, with the final level determined by the depth and scope of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex assignments, analyze technical issues, and work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work confidently with compliance tools, data, and reporting processes.

What we look for
We are seeking a trusted and commercially aware risk professional who combines technical credibility with sound judgment and strong stakeholder skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating complex regulatory and business environments, advising senior stakeholders, and balancing the need for practical solutions with the firm's independence and compliance obligations.

What we offer you
We will develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. You will be empowered in a flexible environment, with support for your extraordinary talents through a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.