Compliance & Control Consultant

CareerFirst Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerFirst Company is seeking a seasoned Compliance & Control Consultant with 8+ years of progressive experience to design and oversee robust control programs, develop assessment checklists, and deliver strategic reporting to senior management in Riyadh.

The role emphasizes architecture of regulatory frameworks, execution of advanced monitoring, root-cause analysis of non-compliance, and clear executive communications to drive risk reduction and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Compliance, Control, Governance, or Audit, with advisory/senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge in designing regulatory frameworks and compliance policies.
• Strong analytical mindset for risk and control assessment.
• Exceptional executive reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Control Program Design: Architect and develop robust compliance and control frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Checklist Development: Design, update, and optimize operational and field inspection checklists to ensure thorough and standardized evaluations.
• Control Execution: Oversee and execute advanced monitoring, inspection, and review programs to assess operational adherence.
• Non-Compliance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on identified violations and compliance gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Control Effectiveness Assessment: Evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of existing internal controls, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements.
• Strategic Reporting: Draft and present comprehensive executive and periodic control reports, highlighting risk indicators, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Risk assessment

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance

Tools

Regulatory design

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance & Control Consultant with 8+ years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for designing comprehensive control programs, developing assessment checklists, evaluating internal control effectiveness, analyzing non-compliance patterns, and delivering strategic reporting to senior management.

• Compliance & Control Program Design: Architect and develop robust compliance and control frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Checklist Development: Design, update, and optimize operational and field inspection checklists to ensure thorough and standardized evaluations.
• Control Execution: Oversee and execute advanced monitoring, inspection, and review programs to assess operational adherence.
• Non-Compliance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on identified violations and compliance gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Control Effectiveness Assessment: Evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of existing internal controls, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements.
• Strategic Reporting: Draft and present comprehensive executive and periodic control reports, highlighting risk indicators, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Control, Governance, or Audit, with a strong background in a consultative or senior capacity.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge in designing regulatory frameworks and compliance policies.
• Advanced analytical mindset for risk and control assessment.
• Exceptional executive reporting and presentation skills.
• Core Competencies:
• Strategic problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.