Risk and Compliance Officer

Gulf Connexions

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP692-1435

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Gulf Connexions is currently looking to appoint a Risk and Compliance Officer for our client who is a large financial services firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Working closely with the Risk and Compliance Manager you will drive understanding of regulatory risk and establish control frameworks where necessary.

Responsibilities:
• Advise the business on compliance related issues arising from compliance reviews.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments and how these might impact the business.
• Completing risk assessments and control testing.
• Assist senior management in the development and implementation of the company’s compliance policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Stakeholders across the business to drive a culture of compliance and ethics through the business.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or Audit.
• Minimum 2 years risk management experience gained within the financial services/banking sector.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with business leaders.
• Strong commercial aptitude
• Ability to effectively manage workload
• Good understanding of operational or compliance risk management process.

SAUDI NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Applications will only be considered if you have the relevant experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text

About the Company

Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region\'s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.

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