Governance, Risk & Compliance Director
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Company Overview Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company is a leading urban development company committed to driving sustainable growth, governance excellence, and strategic transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
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Company Overview
Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company is a leading urban development company committed to driving sustainable growth, governance excellence, and strategic transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Director to lead the organization’s governance framework, enterprise risk management, compliance, and internal control functions.
The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role in strengthening governance maturity, enhancing organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting executive management through robust governance and risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and enhance corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and risk registers.
- Oversee compliance programs, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.
- Monitor organizational risks and develop mitigation and corrective action plans.
- Prepare executive reports and presentations for senior management and board committees.
- Lead governance and compliance initiatives aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and external regulatory entities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and risk awareness across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in large corporations, semi-government, real estate, infrastructure, investment, or regulated sectors is highly preferred.
Professional Certifications Preferred
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
- CRMA – Certification in Risk Management Assurance
- CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner
• ICA And Compliance Certifications
- Governance or Risk-related certifications
Core Competencies
- Corporate Governance
• Enterprise Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Strategic Leadership
- Policy Development
- Executive Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Thinking
Employment Type
: Full-time
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