Job Description GRC Assistant Manager/Manager (Financial Services)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
What Were Looking For:
- Strong background in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) within the financial services sector
- Proven consulting experience catering to banks and financial institutions
- Expertise in:
- Internal Audit
- Internal Financial Controls (IFC) & ICOFR
- Policy & Procedure design and implementation
- Corporate Governance frameworks
- Risk & Compliance advisory
- Strong knowledge of local regulatory frameworks (SAMA, CMA, etc.) and global standards (Basel, COSO, ISO, etc.)
- Excellent client-facing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver Internal Audit, IFC, and ICOFR assessments for banking and financial clients
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to strengthen governance and compliance functions
- Advise boards and management on corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
- Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and compliance reviews aligned with SAMA and other regulatory requirements
- Support clients in GRC transformation projects, including risk management frameworks and internal control enhancements
- Monitor regulatory changes and provide advisory on emerging risks and industry best practices
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, FRM, or equivalent preferred
- 510 years of relevant experience, ideally in Big 4 consulting or financial institutions
