Risk Management & Business Continuity Consultant
Worldwide
1. Project Overview • Customer: our customer is an ICT company in Riyadh, KSA • Engagement: Strengthening risk management, business continuity practices with additionally supporting in governance and compliance • Resource Requirement: Dedicated Full time 8x5 GRC Consultant - *Preferred to be a ERM and BCM qualified and experienced - Governance and Compliance experience is a plus (1 resource)* • Mode of Work: Mostly Remote, with potential for occasional onsite engagements in Riyadh • Start Date: October or November 2025 • Duration: 12 months (initial one-year engagement), subject to customer extension and renewal ⸻ 2. Scope of Work The GRC Consultant will: • Work directly under the customer’s GRC team. • Expedite deployment of the customer’s GRC automation platform (requirements gathering, UAT, stakeholder engagement). • Support review and enhancement of governance frameworks, risk registers, compliance controls, and BCM plans. • Act as an ERM and BCM SME for the customer and carry out the tasks assigned by the customer Conduct compliance and risk reviews, tracking mitigation plans. • Align GRC documentation across departments. • Coordinate with legal, audit, cybersecurity, and operations as necessary. • Contribute to GRC reporting and executive dashboards. • Promote GRC awareness and capability development across the organization. ⸻ 3. Candidate Profile • Job Title: GRC Consultant (Risk Management, Business Continuity, + Governance & Compliance) • Experience: 5–10 years in GRC/BCM roles, preferably with KSA-based clients or international • Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Law, Risk Management, IT, or equivalent • Core Domain Expertise: 1. Enterprise Risk Management 2. Business Continuity 3. Corporate Governance 4. Regulatory Compliance • Special Skills: * • Proven experience in GRC consulting and delivering industry standard GRC projects* especially in ERM and BCM domains. • Desirable to have corporate governance and risk management experience as well • Strong communication and documentation skills • Fluency in English (Arabic preferred) • Familiarity with Vision 2030 initiatives desirable ⸻ 4. Engagement Terms • Initial 2 months as probation (full-time), leading to a 10 month contract (Total 12 months of full time engagement). • Candidate Acceptance: Final approval rests with our customer. • Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (KSA time) or as per customer’s schedule. • *Reporting: Directly to the customer’s GRC team & providing periodic updates to the vexellum assigned senior resource. Candidate must perform the job with quality, integrity, and industry professional standards while ensuring customer satisfaction.
$1,850.00
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