Risk Manager

JOH Partners; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to implement ERM policies, manage risks, and advise senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in risk management, particularly in investments and M&A, and possesses strong communication and leadership skills. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management with strong exposure to investments/M&A.
• Expertise in ERM framework (COSO, ISO 31000).
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or PMI-RMP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ERM policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify, assess, and report on risks.
• Advise management and stakeholders on risk and M&A.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Our client, a leading conglomerate, is seeking a Risk Manager to join its legal team in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ERM policies, procedures and controls.
• Identify, assess and report investment, portfolio and enterprise risks.
• Advise Board, Audit and Investment Committees and executive management on risk and M&A.
• Ensure M&A and portfolio exposures remain within agreed risk tolerances.
• Build centralized risk management shared services and deploy GRC tools.
• Recruit, develop and manage the risk team; deliver training and address performance.
• Produce concise risk reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years in risk management; strong exposure to investments/M&A and holding-company models.
• ERM framework expertise (COSO, ISO 31000).
• Certifications (CFA, FRM, PMI‑RMP, IRM) advantageous.
• Advanced GRC, risk modelling and data analytics skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners. Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a confidential discussion.