Financial Risk Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Financial Risk Manager to join a prestigious Saudi financing company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the organization’s financial stability by leading the development, implementation, and oversight of a robust Financial Risk Management framework. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating financial risks while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and the company’s risk appetite. This position offers a dynamic work environment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a structured full-time schedule from Sunday to Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Risk Manager, your core responsibilities will encompass a wide range of strategic and operational tasks, including:

• Risk Leadership: Spearhead the organization’s Financial Risk Management framework, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices.
• Risk Identification & Assessment: Proactively identify, evaluate, and monitor financial risks, including liquidity, market, credit, and interest rate risks, to preempt potential threats to the company’s financial health.
• Risk Mitigation & Reporting: Develop and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track risk exposure, conduct rigorous stress testing and scenario analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to Executive Management and the Risk Committee.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk appetite frameworks to maintain operational integrity and avoid penalties.
• Collaborative Governance: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Treasury, Credit, and Business units, to enhance risk governance, refine policies, strengthen controls, and promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Professional Experience: A minimum of six years of progressive experience in financial risk management, with a proven track record in a related field.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, assess risk scenarios, and derive strategic insights.
• Communication Proficiency: Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, to effectively articulate risk assessments, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Saudi and international financial regulations, risk management frameworks, and industry standards.

What We Offer

Joining our team comes with a host of competitive benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Competitive Remuneration: A market-leading salary commensurate with your experience and expertise.
• Performance Incentives: A performance-based bonus structure to reward your contributions to the company’s success.
• Career Development: Annual salary increments to reflect your growing expertise and commitment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical insurance coverage to ensure your health and well-being are prioritized.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for financial risk management and a desire to contribute to a leading organization in Saudi Arabia, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our risk management success story.