Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Our client is a regulated financial and investment organisation operating under Saudi regulatory frameworks. The business is enhancing its risk management and compliance architecture in line with growth and regulatory expectations.

The Role

The Chief Risk & Compliance Officer will lead enterprise-wide risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks. This role will oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment across all activities. A key focus will be strengthening policies, controls, and reporting to meet regulatory and board requirements. The role will advise executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. This position will manage compliance teams and coordinate with regulators and external auditors. The role carries significant board interaction and accountability.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in risk and compliance within financial services or investment environments. Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements is essential. The candidate must demonstrate independence, judgment, and governance maturity. Experience managing regulator relationships and board reporting is required. Professional certifications and strong technical foundations are highly valued. Arabic fluency is advantageous but not mandatory.

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