Banking GRC Expert – Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Banking GRC Expert – Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Role Overview
The **Banking GRC Expert** will act as a trusted advisor and **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** for Governance, Risk, and Compliance across the Bank.
This role is accountable for ensuring full alignment with **SAMA regulations**, **NCA cybersecurity standards**, and other applicable Saudi regulatory frameworks.
This role interfaces extensively with **senior management, Board Committees, regulators, and internal audit functions** to understand their key requirements and advise the technology teams from a domain perspective.
Key Responsibilities
**1.
Regulatory Governance & Strategic Advisory*** **SAMA Regulatory Leadership:**
Serve as the Bank’s primary SME for SAMA Banking Rules, Circulars, and supervisory expectations, including:
+ SAMA IT Governance Framework
- + SAMA Risk Management & Compliance guidelines
- **Board & Executive Reporting:**
- Prepare executive-level dashboards, risk heatmaps, and compliance reports for:
+ Board Risk Committee
+ Audit Committee
+ Executive Management
**2.
Enterprise Risk Management & Resilience*** **ERM Leadership:**
Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of:
+ Operational Risk
+ Credit Risk
+ Strategic & Emerging Risks
- **KRI & Risk Register Management:**
- Define and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and maintain an up-to-date enterprise Risk Register aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite.
- **3.
- Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Engagement*** **NCA Compliance Oversight:**
- Monitor compliance with:
+ Critical Systems Cybersecurity Controls (CSCC)
- **Regulatory Gap Assessments:**
- Conduct periodic gap analyses, thematic reviews, and regulatory readiness assessments; oversee remediation plans and closure of findings.
- **Regulatory & Audit Liaison:**
- Act as the primary interface for:
- + SAMA inspections
- + External auditors
- + Internal audit reviews
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of all supervisory observations.
- **4.
- Advisory, Enablement & Risk Culture*** **Subject Matter Advisory:**
- Provide expert guidance to business and technology teams on:
- + AML / CFT regulations
- + Basel III / IV frameworks
- + Sharia compliance (where applicable)
- **Risk Culture & Awareness:**
- Champion a strong risk-aware culture through:
- + Targeted training programs
- + Executive workshops
- + Policy awareness initiatives
Required Qualifications & Experience
- **Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, Information Systems, or related discipline
- Master’s degree / MBA preferred
- **Professional Experience*** 10–15 years of progressive experience in **Banking GRC**, preferably within **KSA or the GCC**
- Demonstrated experience engaging with **SAMA, NCA, and regulatory audits**
- Strong exposure to digital banking and technology risk environments
- **Certifications (At least two preferred)*** CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
- CGEIT – Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT
- CAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
- SAMA / Financial Academy Professional Certifications (e.g., Compliance Foundations)
- **Regulatory & Technical Knowledge*** Expert-level understanding of:
- + SAMA regulations and supervisory expectations
- + NCA cybersecurity frameworks
- + CMA regulations (as applicable)
- **Leadership & Soft Skills*** Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capability
- Ability to influence C-suite and Board-level discussions
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and documentation skills
- **Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English**
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