GRC Senior Specialist (contractor)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Gulf Payments Company (GPC) is seeking a GRC Senior Specialist to join their team on a contract basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will ensure GPC operates within its defined risk appetite and adheres to all relevant regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Corporate Governance policies and charters.
• Develop and maintain Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Compliance Management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate the implementation of Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Compliance Management processes with departments and stakeholders.
• Analyze current and identify potential risks affecting GPC.
• Support departments in prioritizing and measuring risks.
• Oversee and ensure that risks are managed within expressed risk appetite and tolerances.
• Maintain and support the implementation of the eGRC platform.
• Suggest and track the implementation of mitigating actions and support assessing residual risks.
• Monitor and report non-compliance and suggest actions to restore compliance.
• Support departments in conducting Business Impact Assessments and Risk and Threat Assessments.
• Support departments in developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or any relevant field.
• 4-7 years of related experience in the financial sector or other related areas.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Compliance Management, including related international standards and best practices.
• Proficiency with eGRC platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and office documentation skills.
• A results-oriented mindset in a multicultural environment.
• A good team player with a problem-solving attitude, driving issues to conclusion.
• High level of commitment and the ability to work under pressure.
• An analytical mind with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong follow-up capabilities.

Role Details

This is a contract position for a GRC Senior Specialist. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Additional Information

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive. Job incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.