GRC Manager
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Confidential
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Corporate Strategy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance framework. The role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate strategy, internal policies, and international standards, while safeguarding the organization from operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
This position plays a key role in strengthening corporate governance, enhancing internal controls, promoting a risk-aware culture, and ensuring that business operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities Governance- Establish, implement, and maintain a corporate governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Ensure proper implementation of policies, procedures, authority matrices, and internal controls across the organization.
- Support Board and committee governance processes, including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, and other governance forums.
- Monitor governance practices and recommend improvements to enhance transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
- Ensure governance documentation, charters, and related records are maintained accurately and updated when required.
- Develop and implement an enterprise‑wide risk management (ERM) framework.
- Identify, assess, monitor, and report key risks, including operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.
- Maintain and update the corporate risk register in coordination with relevant departments.
- Ensure risk mitigation plans are developed, assigned, implemented, and monitored effectively.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and provide recommendations to reduce exposure and improve business resilience.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Develop, review, and enforce internal compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization’s operations.
- Oversee compliance reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify compliance gaps and work with relevant stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure operational effectiveness.
- Coordinate with Internal Audit, external auditors, and relevant departments during audit activities.
- Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective action plans.
- Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements where required.
- Support management in addressing control weaknesses and reducing audit risks.
- Develop, review, update, and maintain corporate policies and procedures across key functions, including HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other departments.
- Ensure policies are properly communicated, understood, and implemented across the organization.
- Standardize policy governance and ensure periodic reviews are conducted.
- Work with department owners to ensure procedures are practical, compliant, and aligned with business requirements.
- Prepare periodic GRC reports for senior management, executive leadership, and Board-level committees.
- Report on risk exposure, compliance status, audit findings, internal control effectiveness, and mitigation progress.
- Develop and maintain GRC dashboards, KPIs, and performance indicators.
- Provide clear insights, trends, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure GRC reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with management expectations.
- Develop and conduct GRC awareness programs across the organization.
- Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, ethics, and risk awareness.
- Provide guidance to departments on governance, risk, compliance, policies, and internal control requirements.
- Support employees and leaders in understanding their responsibilities related to GRC.
- Align the GRC strategy with corporate objectives and business priorities.
- Advise executive management on governance, risk, and compliance implications of business decisions.
- Support strategic…
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