JEDDAH – GRC & Strategy Consultant (Mid-Level, exBig4) Full Time NEW

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Anusha (anusha@withgrowth.me)

Role Description

We are seeking a high-potential GRC & Strategy Consultant for overseeing 60+ highly strategic transformation projects, and building executive-grade governance office to manage GRC observations and tasks in banking and finance industry only. The role also covers collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and providing strategic insights to enhance business efficiency and unblock business challenges.

It is an on-site role based in Jeddah for duration 6 months.

If you come with management consulting experience, think in structures and processes, and know how to hold complex portfolios accountable while keeping senior stakeholders aligned — this role is for you.

The role is ideal for mid level talent (2–3 years experience) with strong analytical skills, project management skills, structured thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end oversight of 60+ strategic programmes — RAG status, milestones, risks, dependencies
• Design and run structured reporting rhythms for Higher Committee and EXCO
• Proactively diagnose bottlenecks, cross-project conflicts, and delivery risks before they escalate
• Drive issue resolution and unblock delivery — across workstreams, vendors, and senior stakeholders
• Build and maintain the PMO operating model, governance cadence, and escalation framework
• Manage audit liaison, compliance monitoring, and regulatory remediation tracking
• Produce board-ready Governance Packs for Group Head and EXCO
• Assist in preparing executive presentations, business cases, portfolio documentation, communication packs and steering committee materials
• Manage PMO activities, which include timelines, trackers, RAID logs, reporting packs, dependencies, project management dashboards and risk management.
• Demonstrate consulting-style communication: Clear structure, Strong storytelling, Concise insights, Compelling storytelling, Structured problem-solving.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality documentation and deliverables across all workstreams.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality professionalism and communication across all workstreams.

Required Skills & Competencies

• At least 1 year in management consulting or innovation consulting, PMO, strategy, innovation, digital transformation, or business analysis (non-negotiable).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (non-negotiable).
• Professional demeanor and high level of ownership and responsibility (non-negotiable).
• Bachelor degree or relevant certificate holder (non-negotiable).
• Excellent English communication skills at professional and advanced level.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to structure information and build clean, executive-level documents.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams with tight deadlines.
• Interest in innovation, data analysis, digital transformation, fintechs, open banking and open finance, AI and other emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Arabic speaking and writing for work and professional level (preferred).
• More than 2 years experience in consulting, PMO, strategy, innovation, digital transformation, or business analysis.
• Certifications such as GRCP, PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, GIMI Level 1 or 2, GInI, or similar credentials.
• Prior exposure to fintech, banking and finance industry, innovation offices, or strategy/consulting roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong follow-up discipline, ownership, and professionalism.
• When applying, mention the magic word “finnovation”.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality deliverables.
• Passionate about career in Management Consulting.