Regulatory Quality Assurance Manager

About the Role

SAB is seeking a Regulatory Quality Assurance Manager to join the Financial Quality Assurance Department in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and completeness of regulatory reporting across the bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the standardized Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance Framework across all Finance and non-Finance departments responsible for key Central Bank reports.
• Review and update testing methodologies, control checklists, and validation templates to assess report accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee procedures for identifying, escalating, and remediating errors and control weaknesses prior to submission.
• Ensure QA reviews are properly documented, traceable, and compliant with audit and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular and thematic QA reviews on all key Central Bank reports, specifically including the quarterly Q17 Basel Return.
• Perform data lineage validation, verifying consistency between source systems, financial ledgers, and regulatory templates.
• Test the operational effectiveness of key reporting controls and recommend remediation actions.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure sustainable control improvements.
• Partner with Regulatory Reporting, Risk, Compliance, and business units to embed the QA process into the overall reporting cycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external audit reviews related to regulatory reporting controls.
• Prepare regular reporting and dashboards for senior management and the Central Bank on QA outcomes, control issues, and remediation progress.
• Coordinate with the Data Management Office to ensure compliance with the bank’s data governance policies.
• Actively contribute to a high-performing team environment through knowledge sharing, peer collaboration, and supporting team goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, control excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Prior experience in Finance, Regulatory Reporting, or Internal Controls within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of Central Bank regulatory requirements, prudential reporting standards, and governance expectations.
• Proven experience in control assurance, audit, or quality review roles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates within a collaborative team environment focused on maintaining high standards of financial quality assurance.

Company Overview

SAB is committed to upholding robust financial quality assurance standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply.