Compliance Expert

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh invites seasoned compliance professionals to join its growing team. You will implement and enhance the organization's compliance framework, conduct monitoring and testing, and report findings to management and regulators.

The role focuses on regulatory adherence, risk assessment, and continuous improvement of controls, policies, and procedures across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, internal control, risk management, or audit.

Responsibilities

• Execute the annual compliance monitoring and testing plan across business units.
• Conduct risk-based compliance reviews and field testing for regulatory adherence.
• Document procedures, evidence, observations, and findings per quality standards.
• Analyze gaps, identify root causes, and prepare risk-based corrective action reports.
• Monitor and follow up on findings to ensure timely closure within service levels.
• Maintain and update the compliance universe with applicable laws and policies.
• Prepare compliance reports, regulatory submissions, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate audits and inspections with documentation and evidence support.
• Provide guidance to business units on compliance requirements and promote awareness.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update controls, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory affairs

Internal control

Risk management

Audit

Education

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

Job description

A leading semi-government entity in Saudi Arabia’s is looking for skilled professionals to join its growing team. Headquartered in Riyadh, the organization plays a strategic role in supporting economic development initiatives and driving long‑term impact across key sectors.

If you are looking for a meaningful career with an organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and industry excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of something impactful.

Job Purpose:

To support the implementation and continuous enhancement of the organization's compliance framework by conducting compliance monitoring and testing, assessing regulatory adherence, identifying compliance risks, and ensuring timely reporting and resolution of compliance findings. The role contributes to maintaining a strong compliance culture and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute the annual compliance monitoring and testing plan in accordance with the approved scope, schedule, and compliance methodology.
• Conduct risk-based compliance reviews and field testing across business units to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Document testing procedures, evidence, observations, and findings in accordance with established quality standards.
• Analyze compliance gaps, identify root causes, and prepare risk-based reports with practical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up on compliance findings to ensure timely closure within agreed service levels, escalating overdue or high‑risk issues when required.
• Maintain and update the organization's compliance universe by identifying and tracking applicable legal, regulatory, and policy obligations.
• Prepare compliance reports, regulatory submissions, dashboards, and performance metrics for management and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate compliance audits and regulatory inspections by preparing documentation, organizing evidence, and supporting inspection activities.
• Provide guidance to business units on compliance requirements and promote awareness of compliance obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend updates to compliance controls, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, internal control, risk management, or audit.