Banking GRC Expert – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Overview

Banking Grc Expert

Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

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

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

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**