A leading construction company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead its governance, enterprise risk management and compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the governance framework, policies, committee charters and delegations of authority
- Lead enterprise risk assessments and maintain the corporate risk register, KRIs and mitigation plans
- Oversee regulatory and internal compliance monitoring across all functions
- Coordinate reviews of reported compliance breaches and track corrective actions to closure
- Prepare risk dashboards, compliance reports and governance papers for executive and committee review
- Build a strong risk and compliance culture through awareness sessions and practical guidance
- Monitor changes in KSA laws and regulations and recommend improvements to policies and controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Law, Finance, Accounting or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in governance, enterprise risk management, compliance or internal controls, including leadership responsibility
- Strong knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 37301 and Saudi regulatory requirements
- Professional certification such as CRMA, GRCP or CCEP is a plus
- Experience in construction, EPC or large-scale projects in KSA.
- Proficiency in GRC platforms, advanced Excel and Power BI.
- Excellent English communication and reporting skills.
