Risk Management Specialist

Confidential; As Sudiyah; Hybrid; OMR 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Based in Saudi Arabia

Competitive salary

Professional development

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Job summary

Confidential in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support enterprise risk initiatives and strengthen governance frameworks. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across business operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk controls and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years' experience in risk management or governance, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 4–7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance roles
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks
• Experience working within regulated environments is highly preferred
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management or GRC systems
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, controls, and mitigation plans.
• Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• Monitor risk indicators and prepare regular risk assessment and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk awareness into business processes.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of identified risk gaps.
• Stay informed on regulatory requirements and industry best practices relevant to Saudi Arabia.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GRC systems

Job description

We are a trusted recruitment partner dedicated to connecting experienced professionals with leading organizations. On behalf of a reputable organization operating in a regulated and risk-aware environment, we are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Management Specialist to support enterprise risk initiatives and strengthen governance frameworks. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

As a Risk Management Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across business operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance risk controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support informed decision-making. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in enterprise, operational, or compliance risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, controls, and mitigation plans.
• Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• Monitor risk indicators and prepare regular risk assessment and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk awareness into business processes.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of identified risk gaps.
• Stay informed on regulatory requirements and industry best practices relevant to Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks.
• Experience working within regulated environments is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management or GRC systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

What's Offered

• Full-time hybrid role based in Saudi Arabia.
• Opportunity to contribute to risk governance within a professional and structured organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative work culture with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.