Head - Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance - KSA Nationals
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About the Role
A leading financial services organization seeks an experienced Head of GRC to lead and mature enterprise technology and cybersecurity governance.
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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 SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001, and NIST
- 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
- 10+ years experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology Risk, or Cybersecurity Governance
- Strong background in banking or highly regulated financial services
- 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
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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 SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001, and NIST.
- 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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