Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance

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.

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.

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.