Senior Officer, IT GRC

Role Overview

This position supports the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC) team by carrying out governance tasks, tracking compliance obligations, evaluating technology risks, and helping implement control frameworks. The aim is to keep technology practices aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and recognized industry standards.

Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures

• Follow all compliance, regulatory, and control obligations, including the bank’s AML/CTF policy, related guidelines, and all SAMA rules connected to account opening, KYC, customer due diligence, and fraud detection and prevention.
• Comply with the bank’s cybersecurity policies and all relevant SAMA requirements, and help SNB meet internal, national, and international cybersecurity controls and regulations.

IT Governance Frameworks, Policies, and Standards

• Assist in building, implementing, and maintaining IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures across technology areas.
• Support alignment with internal governance expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Help review and refresh governance documents regularly so they remain effective and up to date.
• Maintain organized repositories for IT policies, procedures, and other governance documents.

Risk Management and Compliance Support

• Carry out technology risk assessments and help identify, analyze, and reduce technology-related risks.
• Track compliance activities and check adherence to applicable laws, standards, and internal controls.
• Follow up on remediation plans and corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support internal control testing and monitor how effective controls are in practice.

Governance Reporting and Monitoring

• Prepare governance dashboards, reports, and management information covering risks, controls, and compliance work.
• Gather, review, and verify data used in governance reporting.
• Assist in producing internal and external compliance reports.
• Ensure reports are accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.

Technology Investments and Portfolio Governance

• Help monitor governance performance indicators and portfolio governance activities.
• Support oversight of technology initiatives and their governance tracking.
• Contribute to process-improvement efforts that make governance more efficient and effective.

Continuous Improvement

• Look for ways to simplify governance workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Support automation efforts for risk monitoring, reporting, and compliance tasks.
• Encourage best practices and help raise governance maturity across technology functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Security, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in IT or IT governance-related roles.

Additional Compliance Expectations

The role requires strict adherence to the bank’s compliance environment, including cybersecurity obligations and controls related to AML/CTF, KYC, customer due diligence, and fraud prevention under SAMA regulations.

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.