Head - Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance - KSA Nationals

A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead and mature its enterprise technology and cybersecurity governance function.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a senior GRC professional to shape governance frameworks, strengthen regulatory compliance, and provide executive-level oversight across technology risk and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) function across technology and cybersecurity.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, standards, and control processes.
• Conduct technology and cyber risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks including SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Manage GRC platforms, dashboards, metrics, and evidence repositories.
• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare executive and board-level reporting on technology risk and compliance.
• Oversee third-party technology risk and outsourcing governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity and control effectiveness.

Requirements

• Saudi National is a must
• 10+ years' experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology Risk, or Cybersecurity Governance.
• Strong background within banking or another highly regulated financial services environment.
• Deep understanding of SAMA cybersecurity regulations and technology governance requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory audits, compliance programmes, and remediation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience leading GRC within a SAMA-regulated organisation.
• Proven success implementing enterprise-wide governance frameworks and control maturity programmes.
• Experience integrating multiple regulatory frameworks into a single operating model.
• Exposure to GRC automation and governance tooling.

What's on Offer

• Strategic leadership role with significant influence across technology and cybersecurity.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, board committees, and regulators.
• Opportunity to shape the governance strategy of a highly innovative financial services organisation.
• Competitive remuneration and long-term career growth.