IT Governance Senior Officer
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About the Role
The IT Governance Senior Officer develops and maintains IT governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA, ISO).
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and periodically review the IT governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned with SAMA ITGF, SAMA Outsourcing Framework, COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, and local regulatory requirements
- Ensure IT governance artefacts are communicated, understood, and adopted across IT and business units
- Coordinate identification, assessment, and treatment of IT risks in collaboration with Risk, Information Security, and relevant stakeholders
- Oversee the design and effectiveness of IT controls, monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and track remediation of gaps and audit findings
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for IT governance, service performance, and compliance
- Prepare clear and concise governance reports and dashboards for IT management, risk committees, and the Board
- Coordinate internal and external IT audits, regulatory inspections, and independent assessments
- Maintain a repository of audit observations, action plans, and closure evidence
- Support governance of IT projects and change management
- Contribute to governance of key IT vendors and outsourced services
- Promote awareness of IT governance, policies, and good practices through training, workshops, and targeted communications
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Risk Management, IT Compliance, IT Audit, or Information Security Governance
- Experience within banking, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of IT Governance frameworks, IT Risk Management, IT Controls, IT Compliance, Enterprise Governance
- Hands on experience with COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, SAMA IT Governance Framework, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, SAMA Outsourcing Framework
- Experience coordinating internal and external IT audits
- Strong understanding of IT service management, project governance, and vendor governance
- Excellent analytical, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
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Role Overview
- The IT Governance Senior Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the IT governance framework, policies, and processes to ensure that technology activities are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.
- The role provides oversight over IT controls, compliance, and performance, enabling transparent decision making, effective risk management, and consistent delivery of IT services within the fintech and regulatory expectations (e.g., SAMA guidelines, ISO standards).
IT Governance Framework and Policies
- Develop, maintain, and periodically review the IT governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned with SAMA ITGF, SAMA Outsourcing Framework, COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, and local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure IT governance artefacts are communicated, understood, and adopted across IT and business units.
IT Risk, Control, and Compliance Oversight
- Coordinate identification, assessment, and treatment of IT risks in collaboration with Risk, Information Security, and relevant stakeholders, and ensure integration with the enterprise risk management framework.
- Oversee the design and effectiveness of IT controls, monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and track remediation of gaps and audit findings.
IT Performance Management and Reporting
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for IT governance, service performance, and compliance, ensuring regular analysis and escalation of issues.
- Prepare clear and concise governance reports and dashboards for IT management, risk committees, and, where applicable, the Board or Board sub committees.
Audit, Assessment, and Assurance
- Coordinate internal and external IT audits, regulatory inspections, and independent assessments, including preparation, evidence collection, responses, and follow up actions.
- Maintain a repository of audit observations, action plans, and closure evidence, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Governance of Change, Projects, and Vendors
- Support governance of IT projects and change management (e.g., adherence to architecture principles, security and compliance gates, documentation standards).
- Contribute to governance of key IT vendors and outsourced services, ensuring that contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews reflect governance, risk, and compliance expectations.
Awareness, Training, and Continuous Improvement
- Promote awareness of IT governance, policies, and good practices through training, workshops, and targeted communications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Risk Management, IT Compliance, IT Audit, or Information Security Governance.
- Experience within the banking, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of IT Governance frameworks, IT Risk Management, IT Controls, IT Compliance, Enterprise Governance.
- Hands on experience with COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, SAMA IT Governance Framework, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, SAMA Outsourcing Framework.
- Experience coordinating internal and external IT audits.
- Strong understanding of IT service management, project governance, and vendor governance.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
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