Risk & Compliance Specialist

About the Role

Floward is seeking a Risk & Compliance Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing defined compliance domains such as data privacy, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and licensing across the Group. The specialist will conduct structured assessments, drive remediation efforts, and provide subject-matter guidance to ensure organizational compliance and effective risk management across various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned compliance domains, including data privacy (PDPL and GDPR), AML, anti-bribery, and licensing.
• Interpret applicable regulations and translate them into practical obligations for the business.
• Maintain domain-specific compliance frameworks, controls, and checklists.
• Advise business owners on domain requirements and compliant approaches.
• Monitor regulatory developments in assigned domains and update controls as necessary.

Assessment and Remediation

• Conduct structured risk-based and current-state assessments within assigned compliance domains.
• Identify gaps, categorize exposure levels, and develop comprehensive remediation action plans.
• Drive remediation efforts with business owners and track corrective actions through to closure.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of controls and mitigation strategies.
• Escalate material breaches and significant exposures promptly to relevant stakeholders.

Policy, Monitoring, and Audit Support

• Write and review policies and procedures for assigned compliance domains.
• Conduct operational, financial, and legal compliance monitoring reviews.
• Support internal and external audits by providing evidence and domain expertise.
• Maintain the compliance tracker for domain licenses, filings, and renewals.
• Deliver domain-specific awareness and training to relevant stakeholders across the organization.

Reporting and Coordination

• Prepare domain compliance reports, dashboards, and confirmations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and department owners on various compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate status logs across obligations, assessments, and remediation activities.
• Support the development of compliance metrics and monitoring summaries.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall compliance program.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in risk and compliance. The role requires a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business obligations.