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About the Role

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is seeking an ERM Specialist to join its team in Dhahran, Eastern Region. This full-time position is integral to supporting the implementation and ongoing execution of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the university. The role ensures that senior executives and members of the Audit & Risk Committee are equipped with up-to-date risk information to inform their strategic decisions effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ERM Program in the execution of the enterprise risk management framework and strategy throughout the organization.
• Assist 1st Line of Defense and 2nd Line of Defense activities to mature enterprise risk management programs.
• Enhance monitoring and reporting for ERM programs by gathering reporting data and assisting in the development of dashboards, key program performance indicators, and other metrics and reports.
• Identify trends through the analysis of risk deficiencies, risk events, tests, and exercises, including supporting root cause and lessons learned analysis.
• Leverage current industry best practices to understand emerging risks, and work to identify and implement continuous program improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with and develop relationships across the organization, including those at the highest seniority levels.
• Ask probing questions and provide an effective challenge to organizational decision-makers.

Required Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk management or a closely related field, demonstrating a solid understanding of risk frameworks and their application.

Work Environment and Reporting

This full-time position is based at the KFUPM campus in Dhahran. The ERM Specialist will report directly to the Deputy Chief Audit Executive, working within a structured environment focused on robust risk governance and strategic decision support.

Key Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks, and a comprehensive understanding of ERM best practices. Essential attributes include excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships across all organizational levels, along with the ability to critically assess information and provide constructive challenge to decision-makers.

Application Information

We invite qualified professionals to apply for this opportunity to contribute to KFUPM's enterprise risk management initiatives and strategic objectives.