Director of Governance, Risk

3 weeks ago


الرياض, Saudi Arabia webook.com Full time

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Governance Strategy Development**:

- Lead the creation and implementation of the companys governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) framework.
- Collaborate with the COO and senior leadership team to align governance practices with business goals and international expansion strategies.
- Oversee governance across all departments, ensuring best practices are followed as we scale in both domestic and international markets.

**Policy Creation & Implementation**:

- Develop and implement company-wide policies, ensuring they are compliant with local and international regulations.
- Work closely with department heads to integrate governance policies into day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence and accountability.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of current policies and processes, recommending and implementing improvements.

**Risk Management & Compliance**:

- Identify key risks and create mitigation strategies to address compliance and regulatory challenges in new markets.
- Monitor regulatory changes in all relevant jurisdictions, ensuring that the company remains compliant as it grows.
- Develop internal audit processes and ensure timely execution to evaluate adherence to governance policies and mitigate potential risks.

**Team Leadership**:

- Manage a small but effective team responsible for governance, process improvement, and policy implementation.
- Provide coaching and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure governance frameworks are understood and followed company-wide.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Act as the point of contact for external regulatory bodies, advisors, and legal counsel to ensure the companys governance framework meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Represent the governance team in meetings with the executive team and the board of directors, providing updates on governance, risk, and compliance matters.

**Monitoring and Reporting**:

- Develop and manage a reporting framework that tracks governance and compliance across the organization.
- Provide regular reports to the executive team and board on governance initiatives, risk exposure, and compliance status.
- Maintain records of all governance activities, ensuring proper documentation and audit readiness.

**Key Requirements**

**Experience**:

- 10+ years of experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) roles.
- Proven track record of establishing governance frameworks in high-growth tech or multinational organizations.
- Experience with risk management and regulatory compliance in global or multi-market operations.
- Strong background in process improvement and policy development, particularly in scaling companies.

**Skills**:

- In-depth knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance best practices.
- Experience in regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions (experience with markets in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia is a plus).
- Ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop actionable solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex governance requirements clearly across all levels of the organization.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in governance, risk management, or compliance (e.g., CCEP, CGEIT, CRMA, etc.) are preferred.
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, or digital industries is a significant advantage.



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