TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE EXPERT

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is hiring a Technical Due Diligence Expert to lead IT assessments for a lending/fintech environment in Saudi Arabia. You’ll evaluate architecture, data governance, cloud readiness, and integration maturity to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires 8+ years in IT consulting or technology assessment, strong experience in financial services, and deep knowledge of Agile/DevOps, CI/CD, and regulatory considerations. On-site collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT consulting, architecture, or technology assessment.
• Strong experience in financial services, lending, or fintech environments.
• Expertise in system architecture, cloud platforms, and integration frameworks.
• Experience with data governance, analytics, and credit decisioning systems.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the design, flexibility, and scalability of core systems.
• Review dependencies on third-party solutions and integration layers.
• Assess platform capacity to support growing transaction volumes and user demand.
• Evaluate performance indicators such as availability and processing capacity.
• Review data architecture including storage, processing, and security measures.
• Assess data quality frameworks, reporting capabilities, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

IT consulting

Technology assessment

System architecture

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Analytics

Agile/DevOps

CI/CD

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT

Job description

About the job TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE EXPERT

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technology Consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, architecture, and operational readiness for a lending/financial services environment. The role focuses on evaluating scalability, governance, integration readiness, and technology maturity to support business growth and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the design, flexibility, and scalability of core systems
• Review dependencies on third-party solutions and integration layers
• Assess the platform's ability to support growing transaction volumes and user demand
• Evaluate system performance indicators such as availability, response time, and processing capacity
• Highlight bottlenecks and areas of technical inefficiency
• Review data architecture including storage, processing, and security measures
• Assess data quality frameworks, reporting capabilities, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Evaluate credit scoring tools, decision automation, and monitoring practices
• Identify risks related to model drift, bias, and data inconsistencies
• Review development methodologies (Agile/DevOps) and release management practices
• Assess the feasibility of product roadmaps and maturity of engineering functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in IT consulting, architecture, or technology assessment
• Strong experience in financial services, lending, or fintech environments
• Expertise in system architecture, cloud platforms, and integration frameworks
• Experience with data governance, analytics, and credit decisioning systems
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices

Preferred Skills

• Experience in IT due diligence or technology audits
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills