Head - Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance - KSA Nationals
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A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead and mature its enterprise technology and cybersecurity governance function.
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Overview
A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
to lead and mature its enterprise technology and cybersecurity governance function.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a senior GRC professional to shape governance frameworks, strengthen regulatory compliance, and provide executive-level oversight across technology risk and cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) function across technology and cybersecurity.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, standards, and control processes.
- Conduct technology and cyber risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks including
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- Manage GRC platforms, dashboards, metrics, and evidence repositories.
- Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Prepare executive and board-level reporting on technology risk and compliance.
- Oversee third-party technology risk and outsourcing governance.
- Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity and control effectiveness.
Requirements
- Saudi National is a must
- 10+ years' experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology Risk, or Cybersecurity Governance.
- Strong background within banking or another highly regulated financial services environment.
- Deep understanding of SAMA cybersecurity regulations and technology governance requirements.
- Experience managing regulatory audits, compliance programmes, and remediation initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience leading GRC within a SAMA-regulated organisation.
- Proven success implementing enterprise-wide governance frameworks and control maturity programmes.
- Experience integrating multiple regulatory frameworks into a single operating model.
- Exposure to GRC automation and governance tooling.
- What's on Offer
- Strategic leadership role with significant influence across technology and cybersecurity.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership, board committees, and regulators.
- Opportunity to shape the governance strategy of a highly innovative financial services organisation.
- Competitive remuneration and long-term career growth.
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