Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance

Confidentiel; Dammam; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is a leading construction company in Saudi Arabia seeking a Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead governance, enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks. The role focuses on developing policies, maintaining risk registers and ensuring regulatory alignment across functions.

The ideal candidate holds 10+ years in GRC with ISO 31000/37301 knowledge, and professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead governance, risk and compliance programs.
• Strong command of risk management principles and ISO standards.
• Spain? (note: placeholder)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance framework, policies and charters.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments, maintain risk register and KRIs.
• Oversee regulatory and internal compliance monitoring across functions.
• Coordinate reviews of breaches and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Prepare risk dashboards and governance papers for exec review.
• Foster risk and compliance culture through awareness sessions.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update policies.

Skills

GRC platforms

Excel advanced

Power BI

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Risk, Law, Finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

A leading construction company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead its governance, enterprise risk management and compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the governance framework, policies, committee charters and delegations of authority
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and maintain the corporate risk register, KRIs and mitigation plans
• Oversee regulatory and internal compliance monitoring across all functions
• Coordinate reviews of reported compliance breaches and track corrective actions to closure
• Prepare risk dashboards, compliance reports and governance papers for executive and committee review
• Build a strong risk and compliance culture through awareness sessions and practical guidance
• Monitor changes in KSA laws and regulations and recommend improvements to policies and controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Law, Finance, Accounting or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in governance, enterprise risk management, compliance or internal controls, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 37301 and Saudi regulatory requirements
• Professional certification such as CRMA, GRCP or CCEP is a plus
• Experience in construction, EPC or large-scale projects in KSA.
• Proficiency in GRC platforms, advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent English communication and reporting skills.