122 Compliance Officers jobs in Saudi Arabia

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As an IT Audit & Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of IT service provider invoices. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth audits of invoices, verifying service delivery against agreed-upon SLAs and KPIs, analyzing service performance metrics, and applying contractual penalties as appropriate. You will develop and maintain a robust system for invoice validation and auditing to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. You will also identify and communicate areas for improvement in service delivery and contract negotiations. Additionally, you will stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to IT service audits.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in IT audit, financial auditing, or a related field.
3. Strong understanding of IT service delivery models, SLAs, and KPIs.
4. Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Experience with contract management and negotiation is a plus.
8. Proficiency in relevant audit software and tools is preferred.

What You Need:

1. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. A proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
3. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
4. A strong interest in IT and emerging technologies.
5. Familiarity with ITIL, ISO 27001, or other relevant IT frameworks.

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Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.

You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

DR SULTAN Professional Consultation Co., headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is dedicated to empowering businesses to meet their financial and compliance obligations with confidence and precision. Our expert team provides tailored solutions across various domains, including Zakat and tax compliance, financial advisory, management consulting, internal audit, anti-money laundering, risk management, and economic advisory. With deep expertise in local and global regulations, we are a trusted partner in achieving financial transparency and compliance for our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Compliance Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Legal Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory and legal standards, conducting compliance assessments, developing and implementing compliance programs, and providing legal guidance on compliance matters. Daily tasks include monitoring and reporting on compliance issues, conducting risk assessments, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and staying updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law and Legal Compliance
• Experience in Compliance Management and Regulatory Compliance
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent understanding of local and global regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• Professional certifications in compliance or legal fields are a plus

Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf

Join to apply for the Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf role at Sandoz.

The Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
• Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
• Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
• Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.).
• Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side).
• Managing Legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
• Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
• Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes.
• As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
• Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
• Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
• Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz's contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz's research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
• Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented).
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication.
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA.
• Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• No major compliance/regulatory issue.
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations.
• Legal team talent acquisition & development (mentoring, coaching, delegating).

• Law school graduate & bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction).
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
• 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable.
• Experience in managing Legal & Compliance teams, work and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills.
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics.
• Change agility and resilience.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. "ability to get things done" avoiding legal "over engineering" while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf

The Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

Major Accountabilities

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
  • Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
  • Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
  • Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.)
  • Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side)
  • Managing Legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
  • Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
  • Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes
• As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
• Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
• Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
• Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz’s contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz’s research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
• Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA
• Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• No major compliance/regulatory issue
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations
• Law school graduate & bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
• 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable
• Experience in managing Legal & Compliance teams, work and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics
• Change agility and resilience
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. “ability to get things done” avoiding legal “over engineering” while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

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Join to apply for the Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf role at Sandoz.

The Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
• Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
• Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
• Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.).
• Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side).
• Managing Legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
• Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
• Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes.
• As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
• Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
• Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
• Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz's contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz's research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
• Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented).
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication.
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA.
• Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• No major compliance/regulatory issue.
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations.
• Legal team talent acquisition & development (mentoring, coaching, delegating).

• Law school graduate & bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction).
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
• 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable.
• Experience in managing Legal & Compliance teams, work and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills.
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics.
• Change agility and resilience.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. "ability to get things done" avoiding legal "over engineering" while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf

The Head Legal & Compliance Kingdom of Saudi and Gulf will drive legal and compliance excellence at country level, through directly leading and supervising legal and compliance work and guidance in alignment with the strategy of the local business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.

Major Accountabilities

• Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:
  • Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in Gulf and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including coordinating data privacy, antitrust, intellectual property topics with Global Leads and Teams.
  • Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends and legislation changes.
  • Managing matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, labour etc.)
  • Negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side)
  • Managing Legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.
  • Supporting enterprise risk management, third party risk management, contract management, risk assessment management, contract management and CORE etc.
  • Ensuring timely and high-quality analysis of legislation, legislation drafts and their potential impact on the Sandoz META Export business processes
• As a member of the Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.
• Support investigations conducted by authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.
• Responsible for anticipating, identifying and analysing legal issues and the development of legal strategies and solutions. Continuously monitor developments in the business, local market and legal/regulatory regime to adequately assess legal risks and opportunities for Sandoz and propose concrete actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.
• Ensure local management team is made aware of Group-wide norms, including policies, and are taking action to implement the same in their businesses. Oversee adjustment of all such norms, where required, to reflect local law and regulation.
• Ensure training is provided to management and associates in the areas of the law presenting the greatest risk locally.
• Act as a business partner in all actions relating to Sandoz’s contractual negotiations, compliance and statutory obligations; relating to the ownership, control and protection of inventions and confidential business information, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all legal business issues regarding Sandoz’s research collaborations, licensing activities and other significant transactions.
• Handle legal issues related to business development, labour law and corporate governance. Negotiate and draft distribution agreements, licensing agreements, promotion agreements, services agreements, acquisition and/or divestment agreements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with amount, appropriateness, and timeliness of legal support provided (i.e pragmatic and principled, reliable, fast, customer oriented)
• Strong, collaborative leadership displayed, influencing outside area of direct responsibility with business acumen and excellent communication
• Successful enforcement/defence of contracts within Gulf and KSA
• Full integration into the respective leadership teams and strong collaboration with key stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• No major compliance/regulatory issue
• Successful outcomes to significant investigations & litigations
• Law school graduate & bar qualification (admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic essential.
• 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and Gulf is preferable
• Experience in managing Legal & Compliance teams, work and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance issues.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients.
• Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills
• Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics
• Change agility and resilience
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organisation.
• Results oriented mentality i.e. “ability to get things done” avoiding legal “over engineering” while safeguarding Sandoz rights.
• Ability to question and improve the status quo.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a wide ranging workload.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

This site is intended for a global audience

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced compliance and audit professional with a passion for ensuring operational excellence? We are seeking a Senior Manager – Compliance and Audit (Facility Management) to lead the compliance and audit function for a high-profile Facilities Operations Managing Agent Project. In this role, you will ensure that all FM activities delivered by contractors adhere to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, client policies, and industry best practices.

As the Compliance and FM Audit Senior Manager, you will develop and implement a robust compliance framework and audit program, ensuring that quality and governance standards are consistently met across all FM operations. This role requires a strong background in compliance, auditing, and quality management, with a focus on Facility Management or related industries. You will work closely with the FM department and vendors to drive continuous improvement and maintain adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive FM compliance framework and annual audit plan, covering all aspects of FM service delivery, client policies, and contractual requirements.
• Lead and conduct internal and external audits of FM operations, processes, service providers, and systems to assess compliance with defined standards.
• Ensure adherence to Saudi Arabian laws and regulations, including safety, environmental, and building codes, as well as client governance policies.
• Manage the resolution of audit findings, non-conformities, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) in collaboration with the FM department and vendors.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and actionable insights for client management and FM teams.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance matters and foster a culture of compliance across the organization.
• Stay informed about changes in legislation, industry standards, and best practices relevant to FM compliance and auditing.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Law, Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance management, auditing, or quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role, preferably within FM, construction, or a highly regulated industry in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or Lead Auditor certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FM operations, audit methodologies, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
• In-depth understanding of Saudi Arabian legal and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with FM teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and industry-specific software.
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Primavera Project Planner (Version 6.0 or higher) is advantageous.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY

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Position Overview

Our holding company is a diversified conglomerate with a portfolio of subsidiaries across multiple industries. We are seeking a strategic and diligent Legal Governance and Regulatory Compliance Manager to serve as a cornerstone of our corporate integrity and risk management framework.

This role is pivotal in developing, implementing, and overseeing the corporate governance and regulatory compliance programs across the entire group of companies. The successful candidate will act as a central hub of expertise, providing guidance and support to our subsidiaries to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust corporate governance policies, charters, and frameworks for the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Advise the Board of Directors and subsidiary boards on corporate governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Manage the schedule for board and committee meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure accurate minute-taking and follow-up on action items.
• Ensure compliance with relevant corporate laws and governance regulations in all jurisdictions of operation.
• Design and implement a group-wide compliance management system (CMS) to proactively identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Continuously monitor the regulatory landscape for new and amended laws, regulations, and standards that impact the group's diverse operations (e.g., anti-corruption, antitrust, data privacy, sector-specific regulations).
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable policies and procedures tailored for various subsidiaries.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments across subsidiaries and report findings to senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for subsidiary legal, compliance, and management teams.
• Facilitate group-wide training and awareness programs on governance, compliance, and ethics.
• Monitor and report on subsidiary adherence to group-wide policies, escalating critical issues to holding company leadership.
• Foster a unified culture of compliance and integrity throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain key group-wide policies, including the Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing Policy, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
• Manage the group's whistleblowing and reporting channels, ensuring all concerns are investigated appropriately and confidentially.
• Prepare and present regular reports to executive management and the board on the status of the governance and compliance program, key risks, and mitigation efforts.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution. A master's degree (LLM) in Commercial Law, Corporate Law, or a related field is a strong advantage.
• Professional certification in compliance (e.g., ICA International Diploma, CCEP) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate governance, legal, and compliance roles, with at least 3-5 years in a management or advisory capacity.
• Proven experience working within a holding company structure or a large multinational with multiple, distinct business units is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, company regulations, and governance codes relevant to the operating regions.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks and compliance programs from the ground up.
• Strong risk assessment skills with the ability to design and execute effective monitoring and audit plans.
• Superior ability to influence and gain buy-in from subsidiary leadership and stakeholders without direct managerial authority. This is a non-negotiable skill for a holding company role.
• Flawless verbal and written communication skills, with the talent to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers.
• A collaborative and service-oriented mindset, acting as a trusted business partner and advisor to subsidiary teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialize.
• The highest ethical standards and the discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information.

This role is strategically positioned at the holding company level to provide centralized expertise and ensure cohesive governance. It is critical for:

• Establishing Consistency:
  Creating a unified standard for governance and compliance across all subsidiaries, ensuring each meets the holding company's benchmark for integrity and risk management.
• Providing Centralized Expertise:
  Acting as a dedicated center of excellence, providing specialized guidance that would be cost-prohibitive for individual subsidiaries to maintain independently.
• Enabling Effective Oversight:
  Giving the holding company's leadership and board clear visibility into the compliance health and governance practices of its investments.
• Driving Efficiency & Knowledge Sharing:
  Capturing and disseminating best practices across the entire group, elevating the performance and compliance maturity of all portfolio companies.
• Ensuring Strategic Alignment:
  Guaranteeing that all subsidiaries' operations and strategic decisions are aligned with the core values, risk appetite, and legal obligations of the holding company.

Overview

Title: Risk Management Specialist

Requisition ID: 5363

Complex: President Complex

Department: Risk Management

Division/Section: Credit & Investment Risk

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job Grade: E2

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 14-Oct-2025

In collaboration with the Lead/Senior Specialist, the role supports the Bank’s strategic objective of maintaining a sound and resilient portfolio by undertaking independent risk assessment of sovereign, financial institutions (FIs), sukuk investments, and investments in equity and funds. The role also requires participation in developing and updating risk assessment policies and guidelines and monitoring their effective implementation. This role is further responsible for monitoring and reporting on changes in risk profile of the sovereign and FI counterparts and also ensuring that the Bank’s internal rating models are kept updated with the latest market & macro-economic data.

• Credit and Investment Risk Assessment: Undertake risk review of sukuk investment proposals reflecting transaction structure, credit risk, comparable yields, compliance with limits and the liquidity management policies and guidelines.
• Undertake risk assessment of financial institutions including initiating the internal rating using the applicable model; and also calculating the initial limits in compliance with the guidelines.
• Prepare financial institutions risk assessment notes for trade finance exposure addressing strengths and weaknesses in asset quality, capital adequacy, liquidity, profitability and corporate governance.
• Initiate the internal rating estimation for sovereign obligors using the Bank’s approved sovereign rating model and guidelines.
• Participate in the risk review of proposals for investments in equity and funds.
• Participate in developing and updating credit and investment risk management framework including risk assessment guidelines for financial institutions, project and corporate finance, country risk and investments in equity and funds.
• Monitor regularly the movement in the risk profile of the sovereign and FI counterparts in terms of changes in ratings and economic profiles and prepare reports highlighting the changes and the underlying key drivers.
• Participate in Users Acceptance Test (UAT) for any update and change related to internal rating models.
• Support the senior team members in updating the Loss Given Default Models (LGD) for Country Risk & Financial Institutions.
• Update regularly the ratings of the banks and financial institutions acceptable for placement of IsDB liquid funds.

• Monitor the effective implementation and adherence to respective risk management policies and guidelines.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments, regulations and leading practices in the field of credit and investment risk management.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan and financial budget for the Credit & Investment Risk Division and monitor actual expenditure against the approved budget, including support of risk reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics / Finance / Risk Management / Mathematics / Business Administration or related discipline. Master’s Degree is preferable.
• Professional certifications like CFA/PRM/FRM/CQF or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Credit Risk management. Experience of Credit Risk management in a multilateral development bank is highly preferable.
• Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Preferred | French: Preferred

• Risk Rating Systems (PD & LGD Models).
• Database Management for Credit Risk Systems
• Risk Assessment skills.
• Asset Valuation Techniques.
• Credit Risk Management.
• Credit Risk Evaluation.
• Governance, Risk and Control.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Problem Solving

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Copy of passport
• Academic certificate

If you are currently an IsDB Regular staff applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process; your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

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