Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance
On-site · Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance to establish and lead webook.com's GRC function, designing and embedding governance, risk, compliance, policy, and internal control frameworks. Responsible for building an Enterprise Risk Management program, maintaining risk registers, defining methodologies and escalation, and partnering with leaders to manage risks across markets. Lead compliance across operating markets, identify applicable laws and regulatory obligations, and embed compliance into day-to-day operations. Design and implement practical internal controls, prepare for audits, and ensure documentation and evidence are maintained. Build the GRC function from the ground up, acting as the internal expert and delivering board-level risk and governance reporting. Over time, scale GRC in line with international expansion and growth.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling a GRC function
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to tech platforms, marketplaces, or e-commerce
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations, including PDPL and GDPR
- Experience operating across multiple markets, ideally within the MENA region
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g. CISA, CRISC, CISM, ICA)
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to move fast in a high-growth environment
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