Governance Risk & Compliance Manager

Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Role Introduction:

The Manager will be a key leader in KPMG Saudi Arabia’s GRCS team, responsible for overseeing complex, multi‑workstream GRC assignments. This role involves managing relationships with senior client stakeholders, delivering high‑impact governance and compliance solutions, and ensuring robust project economics and quality assurance. You will be responsible for advancing KPMG’s strategic positioning in Saudi markets and embedding cutting‑edge governance and risk practices across engagements.

Job Purpose:

Lead large‑scale GRC, Internal Audit, ERM, and Controls Transformation engagements in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with global QRM standards and delivering best‑in‑class risk and governance advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end‑to‑end engagement delivery, from project initiation to final reporting.
• Oversee all project financials—forecasting, billing, margins, and utilization—while ensuring accuracy of dashboards and reporting.
• Lead resource allocation, performance evaluations, and staff development plans.
• Conduct advanced sector‑specific risk assessments for industries regulated by SAMA, CMA, Insurance Authority, ZATCA, and GOSI.
• Develop governance frameworks, internal control policies, and compliance readiness programs.
• Present findings and recommendations to Audit Committees and Boards.
• Drive business development and build executive client relationships.
• Maintain strict QRM compliance across all engagements.

Preferred Saudi Arabia Experience:

• Delivery of projects in Saudi context, including Vision 2030 initiatives and Saudi public‑sector structures.
• In‑depth knowledge of KSA regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 9–12 years of GRC consulting experience with Big 4 exposure.
• Professional certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, ISO 22301 (preferred).
• Strong leadership, strategic advisory, and stakeholder management skills.

Key skills/competency:

• Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)
• Managerial Experience
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Audit
• Controls Transformation
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Business Development
• Project Financial Management
• Stakeholder Management