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About the Role

Robert Walters is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the position of Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). This full-time role is based in Riyadh, within the Riyadh Region. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the GRC field.

Role Overview

This is a strategic leadership opportunity within the financial services sector. The Head of GRC will be responsible for leading and maturing the enterprise technology and cybersecurity governance function. The role involves shaping governance frameworks, strengthening regulatory compliance, and providing executive-level oversight for technology risk and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) function for technology and cybersecurity.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, standards, and control processes.
• Conduct technology and cyber risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks, including SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Manage GRC platforms, dashboards, metrics, and evidence repositories.
• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare executive and board-level reporting on technology risk and compliance.
• Oversee third-party technology risk and outsourcing governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity and control effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Saudi National.
• 10+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology Risk, or Cybersecurity Governance.
• Strong background within banking or another highly regulated financial services environment.
• Deep understanding of SAMA cybersecurity regulations and technology governance requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory audits, compliance programs, and remediation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience leading GRC within a SAMA-regulated organization.
• Proven success implementing enterprise-wide governance frameworks and control maturity programs.
• Experience integrating multiple regulatory frameworks into a single operating model.
• Exposure to GRC automation and governance tooling.

Career Opportunity

This role offers a strategic leadership position with significant influence over technology and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will have direct exposure to executive leadership, board committees, and regulators. This is an opportunity to shape the governance strategy of an innovative financial services organization, with competitive remuneration and potential for long-term career growth.