Governance & Compliance Senior Specialist

Gathern; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance and compliance firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a professional to lead and enhance governance and compliance efforts. The role involves managing internal policies, ISO standards, and regulatory adherence, ensuring ethical and sustainable operations. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related experience, along with strong bilingual communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in corporate governance, compliance, or audit (preferably within Saudi regulatory context).
• Experience with ISO management systems, policy governance, and PDPL implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance governance and compliance at Gathern.
• Oversee policy lifecycle and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Bilingual communication (Arabic & English)

Policy management expertise

Analytical rigor

Planning and prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Lead and enhance Gathern’s governance and compliance, ensure adherence to internal policies, ISO standards, and Saudi regulatory requirements (MoT, SDAIA / PDPL, CMA). Oversee policy lifecycle, compliance frameworks, internal audits, and regulatory readiness to enable transparent, ethical, and sustainable operations across the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Governance Frameworks : Implement and maintain corporate governance standards and reporting structures aligned with CMA / IPO readiness.
• Policy & Procedure Management : Lead the design, review, and rollout of corporate policies, SOPs, and governance documents; ensure consistent adoption across business functions.
• Regulatory Compliance : Oversee compliance with PDPL, MoT, and CMA requirements; coordinate with regulators and ensure timely responses to inquiries and audits.
• ISO & QMS Management : Manage the implementation and continual improvement of ISO 9001 and related certifications; support internal audit planning and execution.
• Internal Control Reviews : Conduct compliance reviews and control testing to validate operational adherence and identify gaps.
• Training & Awareness : Deliver compliance and governance training programs across departments to embed a culture of accountability.

Requirements

• Stakeholder influence and bilingual communication (Arabic & English)
• Policy management & compliance expertise
• Analytical rigor & documentation discipline
• Planning, prioritization, and follow-through
• Collaboration and constructive challenge
• Bachelor’s in Law, Business Administration, or related field (required)
• 3–5 years in corporate governance, compliance, or audit (preferably within Saudi regulatory context).
• Experience with ISO management systems, policy governance, and PDPL implementation.

Certifications (preferred)

• GRCP / GRCA, CCEP / CCEP-I, ISO 9001 LI / LA, CGRC (ISC2), PMP / PRINCE2.