Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

The Chief Risk & Compliance Officer will lead enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks. This role will oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment across all activities. A key focus will be strengthening policies, controls, and reporting to meet regulatory and board requirements. The role will advise executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. This position will manage compliance teams and coordinate with regulators and external auditors.

The role carries significant board interaction and accountability.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in risk and compliance within financial services or investment environments. Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements is essential. The candidate must demonstrate independence, judgment, and governance maturity. Experience managing regulator relationships and board reporting is required. Professional certifications and strong technical foundations are highly valued. Arabic fluency is advantageous but not mandatory.