We’re Hiring: IT Governance Senior Officer Banking Domain

Location: Saudi Arabia
Experience: 6+ Years

Are you an experienced IT Governance professional with strong expertise in IT controls, compliance, and regulatory frameworks? Join our team to drive robust IT governance practices aligned with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures aligned with SAMA ITGF, COBIT, ITIL, and ISO standards
Ensure governance policies are effectively communicated and adopted across IT and business units
Identify, assess, and manage IT risks in coordination with Risk, InfoSec, and stakeholders
Oversee IT controls, compliance monitoring, and remediation of audit findings
Define and track KPIs & KRIs for IT performance, governance, and compliance
Prepare governance dashboards and reports for senior management and board committees
Coordinate internal/external audits, regulatory inspections, and assurance activities
Maintain audit repositories, action plans, and closure tracking
Support governance of IT projects, change management, and architecture compliance
Oversee vendor governance, outsourcing compliance, SLAs, and performance reviews
Promote governance awareness, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

6+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Risk, or IT Compliance roles
Strong knowledge of SAMA frameworks, COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001
Experience in banking/fintech regulatory environments
Strong understanding of IT risk management, controls, and audit processes
Experience handling audits, regulatory requirements, and compliance reporting
Familiarity with IT service management, project governance, and vendor management
Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and governance mindset
Experience in Middle East banking environments is a plus.

Please send your resume/CV