Controls & Governance Consultant
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
12-Month Contract (Renewable / Long-Term Opportunity)
Our direct client, who is a a globally recognized leader in the payments and financial technology industry is looking to hire an experienced Controls & Governance Consultant to drive operational oversight, process governance, and compliance excellence across card-related business activities. Acting as a key control function, you will ensure processes, documentation, vendor deliverables, and customer-facing information remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with business standards.
As the Consultant, you will:
- Champion governance standards and strengthen operational controls across card products and services.
- Review vendor and partner deliverables to ensure adherence to contractual, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Track agreements and key milestones, ensuring timely renewals and risk mitigation.
- Validate the accuracy of customer communications, sales scripts, digital channels, and product information.
- Maintain and enhance operating procedures, governance documentation, and process controls.
- Conduct quality reviews of contracts, business proposals, and marketing materials before leadership approval.
- Partner with business, operations, and external stakeholders to address control gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Support senior leadership with governance reporting, oversight activities, and risk management initiatives.
What are we looking for An ideal candidate must have below skills and experience:
- 8–10 years of experience in governance, controls, compliance, risk, or operational oversight.
- Strong background in financial services, banking, payments, or card products.
- Proven ability to review contracts, policies, reports, and business documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive.
