Governance, Risk & Compliance Director Full Time NEW

Company Overview

Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company is a leading urban development company committed to driving sustainable growth, governance excellence, and strategic transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Director to lead the organization’s governance framework, enterprise risk management, compliance, and internal control functions.

The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role in strengthening governance maturity, enhancing organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting executive management through robust governance and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and risk registers.

• Oversee compliance programs, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.

• Monitor organizational risks and develop mitigation and corrective action plans.

• Prepare executive reports and presentations for senior management and board committees.

• Lead governance and compliance initiatives aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and external regulatory entities.

• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk Management, or related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in large corporations, semi-government, real estate, infrastructure, investment, or regulated sectors is highly preferred.

Professional Certifications Preferred

• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor

• CRMA – Certification in Risk Management Assurance

• CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner

• ISO 31000 Risk Management

• ISO 37301 Compliance Management

• ICA / Compliance Certifications

• Governance or Risk-related certifications

Core Competencies

• Corporate Governance

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance

• Internal Controls

• Strategic Leadership

• Policy Development

• Executive Reporting

• Stakeholder Management

• Analytical Thinking

• High Professionalism & Confidentiality

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Workplace Type: On-site