Head of GRC

Aroma City Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to establish and enhance the GRC framework. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in heavily regulated sectors such as banking or insurance, and must possess strong leadership skills. This role involves overseeing compliance with Saudi regulations, advising the Board, and promoting a risk-aware culture while building high-performing GRC teams. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Strong exposure to highly regulated environments, such as banking or insurance.
• Hands-on experience in the Saudi market.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the GRC framework aligned with Saudi regulations.
• Ensure compliance with KSA laws and CMA, SAMA requirements.
• Advise the Board on governance matters and regulatory developments.

Skills

Governance framework leadership

Regulatory compliance oversight

Risk management

Policy development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified professional qualification

Job description

Head of GRC

• Posting Date: 16/12/2025
• Ref: KSA-404
• Position: Head of GRC
• Location: KSA
• City: Riyadh
• Sector: Services
• Years of Experience: 10 plus
• Qualification: BA , Certified professional is a good plus
• Salary: SAR 25 to 40k monthly
• Workdays: 5
• Description:

  Overview Our client is a leadinglarge-scale companyoperating in the Media and Marketing Services sectorin Saudi Arabia. They are seeking a seasoned Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)to establish, lead, and continuously enhance the organization’s GRC framework in alignment with Saudi regulatory requirements and international best practices. The role requires strong exposure to publicly listed or highly regulated environments(e.g., banks, insurance, or SAMA-regulated entities), hands-on experience within the Saudi market, and the ability to operate at Board and Committee level.

  Key Responsibilities

  1. GRC Framework Leadership:Design, implement, and oversee the enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance framework aligned with Saudi regulations and global standards.
  2. Regulatory Compliance Oversight:Ensure compliance with applicable KSA laws and regulations, including CMA, SAMA-related requirements (where applicable), and other relevant authorities.
  3. Risk Management & Reporting:Lead enterprise risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting to the Board and its committees.
  4. Governance & Board Support:Advise the Board and its committees on governance matters, policies, controls, and regulatory developments impacting the business.
  5. Policies, Controls & Ethics:Develop and maintain corporate policies, internal controls, codes of conduct, and ethics frameworks across the organization.
  6. Audit & Assurance Coordination:Coordinate with internal audit, external auditors, and regulators to ensure effective assurance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
  7. Culture & Capability Building:Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance-driven culture while building and leading high-performing GRC teams.