Risk Director

Riyadh Permanent View Job Description
The Risk Director is a pivotal role in the Technology sector, tasked with the responsibility of overseeing all risk and compliance-related operations across the business. The position requires extensive tech/digital/AI industry knowledge, strategic thinking and experience in overseeing operational risk, technology risk and business continuity.
  • Risk Director for a large scale technology organisation
  • Head of risk department reporting into the GM GRC

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the Technology industry. They are well-established, with a strong presence in the Kingdom.

Job Description

  • Lead the risk and business continuity department, setting strategic objectives and ensuring their achievement
  • Identify and analyse potential risks, providing expert guidance on preventive measures
  • Identify and implement the risk framework
  • Monitor compliance with regulations and internal policies
  • Report regularly to senior management on risk and compliance issues
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment in risk management activities
  • Develop and implement risk management and compliance training programs
  • Facilitate internal audits and ensure follow-up on identified areas for improvement

The Successful Applicant

A successful Risk Director should have:

  • Extensive knowledge of risk management and compliance procedures.
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to drive team performance.
  • Experience of operating in the Technology industry.
  • Ability to implement risk framework and restructure the risk department where required
  • Due to Saudization, this role is suitable for KSA nationals only

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Above industry standard annual bonus scheme
  • Medical insurance for self, family and parents
  • Schooling allowance for children
Contact
Jack McGonigle
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6683609

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Risk Management
Industry
Business Services
Location
Riyadh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack McGonigle
Job reference
JN-032025-6683609