Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc is seeking a Chief Risk & Compliance Officer to lead enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, and governance. You will oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment across all activities, advising executive leadership on exposure and mitigation.

This role manages compliance teams, coordinates with regulators and external auditors, and engages with the board. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience in financial services, deep Saudi regulatory

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in risk and compliance within financial services or investment sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements and governance practices.
• Proven ability to manage regulator relationships and board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment.
• Strengthen policies, controls, and reporting to meet regulatory and board expectations.
• Advise executives on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Manage compliance teams and coordinate with regulators and external auditors.
• Engage with the board and maintain accountability at the highest level.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Governance

Board reporting

Regulator relations

Job description

Our client is a regulated financial and investment organisation operating under Saudi regulatory frameworks. The business is enhancing its risk management and compliance architecture in line with growth and regulatory expectations.

The Role

The Chief Risk & Compliance Officer will lead enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks. This role will oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment across all activities. A key focus will be strengthening policies, controls, and reporting to meet regulatory and board requirements. The role will advise executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. This position will manage compliance teams and coordinate with regulators and external auditors. The role carries significant board interaction and accountability.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in risk and compliance within financial services or investment environments. Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements is essential. The candidate must demonstrate independence, judgment, and governance maturity. Experience managing regulator relationships and board reporting is required. Professional certifications and strong technical foundations are highly valued. Arabic fluency is advantageous but not mandatory.