Risk & ESG Strategy Manager

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR in Riyadh seeks a Risk & ESG Strategy Manager to design and implement enterprise risk management and sustainability frameworks across refining and corporate operations. The role establishes control mechanisms for environmental compliance, supply chain due diligence and regulatory reporting aligned with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources requirements.

The position translates operational data into structured ESG disclosures that support expansion plans and Vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in enterprise risk management, ESG strategy, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience designing and implementing OECD due diligence frameworks for mineral supply chains.
• Experience managing ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the corporate risk register and quarterly probability–impact matrices.
• Configure sustainability platforms to automate data capture for emissions and energy metrics.
• Track regulatory updates to ensure permits and monitoring systems are current.
• Oversee KYC and anti-money-laundering controls for dore suppliers and feed providers.
• Coordinate ISO and LBMA audits and verify corrective action closures.
• Conduct annual materiality assessments to prioritize ESG initiatives.
• Prepare board-level risk and sustainability reports for the Audit Committee.
• Deliver training on risk identification, incident reporting, and ESG compliance.

Skills

Enterprise risk governance

ESG data architecture

Regulatory compliance monitoring

Supply chain due diligence

Audit preparation & closure

Materiality assessment & strategy

Executive reporting & dashboards

Training & competency development

Scenario analysis & stress testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, risk management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Sphera

Enablon

Job description

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking a Risk amp ESG Strategy Manager in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to design and implement enterprise risk management and sustainability frameworks across our refining assay and corporate operations The role establishes control mechanisms for environmental compliance supply chain due diligence and regulatory reporting that align with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources requirements The position translates operational data into structured ESG disclosures that support SGR s expansion plans and Vision 2030 mining sector targets The Risk amp ESG Strategy Manager will report directly to the VP ESG and will play a key role in standardizing risk quantification audit readiness and sustainability performance tracking across all SGR facilities This position ensures that operational exposures environmental metrics and responsible sourcing protocols are continuously monitored and reported to executive leadership and external regulators

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will execute the following responsibilities across enterprise risk management ESG strategy regulatory compliance and supply chain due diligence

• Enterprise Risk Governance The manager maintains the corporate risk register and updates probability-impact matrices quarterly to reflect changes in refining throughput vault operations and market volatility
• ESG Data Architecture The role configures and manages sustainability software platforms to automate data capture for greenhouse gas emissions water recycling rates and energy intensity metrics
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring The position tracks updates from MIM SASO and environmental authorities to ensure all refining permits and emissions monitoring systems remain current
• Supply Chain Due Diligence The manager oversees KYC and anti-money-laundering controls for dore suppliers and recyclable feed providers to prevent conflict-affected or illicit metal entry
• Audit Preparation amp Closure The role coordinates documentation compilation for ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance audits and verifies corrective action closure within agreed timelines
• Materiality Assessment amp Strategy The candidate conducts annual materiality assessments to prioritize ESG initiatives based on operational impact regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Executive Reporting amp Dashboards The manager prepares board-level risk and sustainability reports that translate operational metrics into actionable insights for the Audit Committee
• Training amp Competency Development The position delivers structured training programs for plant supervisors and corporate staff on risk identification incident reporting and ESG compliance obligations
• Scenario Analysis amp Stress Testing The role develops quantitative models to assess the financial impact of commodity price fluctuations regulatory changes and operational disruptions

Success Metrics

• The manager completes the enterprise risk register implementation and establishes quarterly review cycles with department heads
• The role delivers the first fully audited ESG report that meets GRI standards and passes internal audit verification
• The position reduces supply chain due diligence processing time by integrating automated KYC and traceability checks into the procurement workflow
• The manager achieves zero major non-conformances in the next ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 surveillance audits
• The role establishes a centralized ESG data repository that eliminates manual spreadsheet reconciliation across refining and corporate functions
• The manager maintains a 100 percent closure rate for audit findings within the agreed remediation timeframe
• The position secures executive approval for the annual ESG capital allocation plan based on verified performance baselines

Equal Opportunity Statement

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements skills experience and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities - Holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science, risk management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• - Possesses a minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise risk management, ESG strategy, or regulatory compliance within heavy industry, mining, or precious metals refining.
• - Demonstrates proven experience designing and implementing OECD due diligence frameworks for mineral supply chains.
• -The candidate has direct experience managing ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance audit processes.
• - Shows proficiency in developing risk quantification models and translating regulatory requirements into operational control procedures.
• - Experience preparing board-level risk and sustainability reports that align with GRI or SASB disclosure standards.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• - Holds a master's degree in sustainability management, environmental engineering, or corporate governance.
• - Prior experience managing ESG data platforms such as Sphera, Enablon, or similar enterprise risk and compliance software.
• - Worked directly with Saudi regulatory bodies on mining or industrial permitting and emissions compliance.
• - Possesses professional certification in risk management or ESG reporting standards.