Risk Management Specialist

Roles Responsibilities About the Role We are seeking a Risk Management Specialist based in Saudi Arabia to identify assess and mitigate enterprise risks You will partner with crossfunctional teams and regulatory bodies to ensure robust risk governance deliver clear reporting and drive continuous improvement in our risk framework Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and analysis to identify potential threats across business units Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies controls and action plans Monitor and report on key risk indicators trends and emerging risks using advanced reporting tools Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory authorities auditors and senior leadership Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements and international risk management standards Prepare clear concise risk reports and presentations for executive leadership and boardlevel committees Collaborate with business units to integrate risk management practices into strategic planning and decisionmaking Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Finance Risk Management Economics or related field 58 years of professional experience in risk management or a related function Proven technical expertise in risk analysis methodologies and quantitative modeling Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements Advanced reporting skills including proficiency with risk management software and data visualization Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively Strong communication skills both written and verbal tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences Analytical thinking with a detailoriented approach to problem identification and resolution Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as FRM PRM or ISO Lead Risk Manager Experience in the energy petrochemical or financial services sector in Saudi Arabia Familiarity with Governance Risk and Compliance GRC platforms Working knowledge of Arabic language and understanding of local business culture Prior involvement in projects supporting Saudi Vision initiatives