Risk Management Specialist

Confidential; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support enterprise risk initiatives in Saudi Arabia. In this full-time hybrid role, you will identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and enhance governance frameworks. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have 4–7 years of experience in risk management, with strong analytical skills and fluency in English. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks.
• Experience in regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Develop risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Monitor risk indicators and prepare dashboards.

Skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Reporting skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluency in English

Knowledge of GRC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Job description

We are a trusted recruitment partner dedicated to connecting experienced professionals with leading organizations. On behalf of a reputable organization operating in a regulated and risk-aware environment, we are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Management Specialist to support enterprise risk initiatives and strengthen governance frameworks. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

As a Risk Management Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across business operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance risk controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support informed decision-making. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in enterprise, operational, or compliance risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, controls, and mitigation plans.
• Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• Monitor risk indicators and prepare regular risk assessment and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk awareness into business processes.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of identified risk gaps.
• Stay informed on regulatory requirements and industry best practices relevant to Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks.
• Experience working within regulated environments is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management or GRC systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

What’s Offered

• Full-time hybrid role based in Saudi Arabia.
• Opportunity to contribute to risk governance within a professional and structured organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative work culture with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Apply Now

If you are a risk management professional with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to protecting business value, we invite you to apply and play a key role in strengthening risk resilience across the organization.