Senior Governance & Compliance Lead

Gathern; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance and compliance firm in Riyadh is seeking a candidate to lead and enhance governance and compliance efforts. The role involves implementing corporate policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and delivering training across departments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of experience in corporate governance, and strong bilingual communication skills. Certifications in governance and compliance are preferred. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in corporate governance, compliance, or audit (preferably within Saudi regulatory context).
• Experience with ISO management systems and policy governance.
• Certifications (preferred): GRCP/GRCA, CCEP/CCEP-I, ISO 9001 LI/LA, CGRC (ISC2), PMP/PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain corporate governance standards and reporting structures.
• Lead the design, review, and rollout of corporate policies and procedures.
• Oversee compliance with PDPL, MoT, and CMA requirements.
• Manage the implementation of ISO 9001 and related certifications.
• Conduct compliance reviews and control testing.
• Deliver compliance and governance training programs.

Skills

Bilingual communication (Arabic & English)

Policy management

Compliance expertise

Analytical rigor

Documentation discipline

Planning and prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Law, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ISO management systems

PDPL implementation

Job description

A leading governance and compliance firm in Riyadh is seeking a candidate to lead and enhance governance and compliance efforts. The role involves implementing corporate policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and delivering training across departments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of experience in corporate governance, and strong bilingual communication skills. Certifications in governance and compliance are preferred. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.