Cybersecurity GRC Specialist(Saudi National only)

sifiapp; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SiFi, a fast-growing B2B FinTech in Riyadh, seeks a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance, policy governance, and risk management. You will drive evidence management, audit readiness, and KPI/KRI reporting across frameworks.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAMA CSF, PDPL/NDMO, and PCI-DSS compliance, mapping policies to controls, and supporting risk reviews with the risk and compliance teams. English and Arabic fluency is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a dedicated Cybersecurity GRC role.
• Hands-on with SAMA CSF compliance in regulated entities.
• Experience in audit evidence preparation and regulatory assessments.
• Strong background in drafting cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Experience using GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust).
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance tracker across SAMA CSF, PDPL/NDMO, and PCI-DSS.
• Own evidence lifecycle: collection, validation, and documentation.
• Map policies and procedures to SAMA CSF controls and governance.
• Maintain cybersecurity risk register and conduct TPRA/vendor due diligence.
• Support risk reviews and reporting cycles with Risk and Compliance teams.
• Prepare KPI/KRI reports and track remediation actions.

Skills

GRC

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

SAMA CSF

PCI-DSS

Policy drafting

GRC platforms

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor

CISA/CRISC

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow GRC

OneTrust

Job description

Job Description

About SiFi

SiFi is a fast-growing B2B FinTech company specializing in spend management and card issuance solutions. We help companies take control of their spending, streamline expense workflows, and operate with greater efficiency.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity GRC Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining SiFi's cybersecurity compliance posture and ensuring audit readiness across all regulatory frameworks.

This role is responsible for managing the full Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) lifecycle - including evidence management, policy governance, risk tracking, and KPI/KRI reporting - ensuring that all cybersecurity controls are measurable, defensible, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Maintain and manage the compliance tracker across SAMA CSF, PDPL/NDMO, and PCI-DSS
• Own the full evidence lifecycle: collection, validation, and documentation
• Ensure continuous audit readiness with traceable, control-aligned evidence
• Track regulatory findings and remediation plans, ensuring timely closure
• Provide regular compliance status reports to the CISO and relevant committees

2. Governance & Policy Management

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure documentation aligns with SiFi governance structure and regulatory expectations
• Manage document lifecycle (versioning, approvals, reviews)
• Map all policies and procedures to SAMA CSF controls

3. Cyber Risk Management

• Maintain and update the cybersecurity risk register
• Conduct third-party risk assessments (TPRA) and vendor due diligence
• Support risk reviews and reporting cycles
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance teams to align enterprise risk frameworks

4. KPI / KRI Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect and validate cybersecurity KPIs/KRIs from relevant stakeholders
• Maintain a centralized KPI/KRI tracker
• Prepare periodic reports with trend analysis to support regulatory maturity (Level 3+)
• Identify and elevate performance gaps

Requirements

• We are looking for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in a dedicated Cybersecurity GRC role.
• years in a dedicated Cybersecurity GRC role
• Hands-on experience with SAMA CSF compliance within regulated entities
• Experience in audit evidence preparation and regulatory assessments
• Strong background in drafting cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Experience using GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• Certifications in ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, Security+, (ISC)² CC, CGRC or CISA or CRISC
• Speaks English and Arabic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PDPL and NDMO regulations
• PCI-DSS compliance exposure
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
• Experience in fintech or financial services\
• Familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT

Important Note: Job role open for Saudi Nationals only.