Senior Manager - Risk

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced and strategic Senior Manager - Risk to join our organisation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will provide visionary leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management strategies across the entire organisation. You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate organisational risks whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Your extensive expertise will drive the evolution of our risk culture and position risk management as a strategic enabler of business success.

• Establish and evolve enterprise risk management frameworks and policies that align with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging best practices
• Conduct strategic risk assessments across all business units to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks to organisational operations and long-term strategic goals
• Design and execute sophisticated risk mitigation strategies and action plans, ensuring timely implementation, effectiveness, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the evaluation and testing of internal controls to ensure they adequately address identified risks and evolve with the changing risk landscape
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports, executive summaries, and strategic dashboards for senior management and the Board, presenting findings and recommendations with clarity, insight, and actionable recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and develop the risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous learning throughout the organisation
• Monitor regulatory changes and evolving risk landscapes proactively, ensuring the organisation remains compliant with Saudi Arabian and international standards whilst anticipating future regulatory developments
• Collaborate strategically with stakeholders across finance, operations, compliance, and audit functions to embed risk management into core business processes and decision-making frameworks
• Establish and refine key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics to track risk exposure, management effectiveness, and organisational resilience
• Design and deliver comprehensive training and awareness programmes to enhance organisational understanding of risk management principles, responsibilities, and the organisation's risk appetite
• Review and approve risk-related documentation, ensuring consistency with established frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and strategic objectives
• Provide strategic advisory support to the Board and executive leadership on emerging risks, risk appetite, and risk-based strategic decisions