Greetings from Linnk Group
Job Title: Risk & Governance Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience: 510+ Years
Employment Type: six months renewable Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Risk & Governance Specialist to drive IT risk management, governance frameworks, and business continuity initiatives. The role focuses on identifying risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening organizational resilience through effective BCP/DR strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and manage IT, operational, and cyber risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation plans
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks aligned with COBIT, NIST, and ISO standards
- Design and manage Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, including BIA, RTO, and RPO
- Conduct BCP/DR testing, simulations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NCA, SDAIA) and support audits
- Support incident response and crisis management activities
- Oversee third-party/vendor risk assessments
- Prepare dashboards, reports, and risk metrics for leadership
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field
- 510+ years of experience in IT risk, governance, compliance, or BCP/DR
- Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, and BCP/DR frameworks
- Experience with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer)
- Relevant certifications preferred: CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CISM, CBCP/MBCI
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and reporting skills
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