08/27/2026 updated
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Senior GRC, Compliance, Risk & ESG Consultant
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Only remote
MBA, Business Administration - Al Yamamah UniversityAbout me
Senior GRC consultant with 14 years of experience across government, financial services and consulting. I advise organisations on governance, regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, enterprise risk, ESG, policies, operating models and ISO-aligned frameworks.
ComplianceCorporate GovernanceStakeholder Management
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Extensive expertise in corporate governance frameworks, board and committee support, preparation of agendas, meeting packs, minutes and resolutions, as well as advising executives on decision rights, accountability and regulatory requirements across government entities and regulated financial institutions.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Deep knowledge in compliance management, regulatory transformation, AML, and control oversight within CMA-regulated and PIF portfolio environments, including expanding regulatory reporting coverage and supporting formal compliance documentation and issue tracking.
Company Secretarial Support
Proven track record in serving as Board Secretary, coordinating decision materials, maintaining governance records, tracking action items with accountable owners, and supporting supervisory and management bodies and their committees.
Governance Frameworks & Committee Charters
Development of committee charters, governance frameworks, authority models and accountability structures across complex organizations with thousands of employees and multiple functions.
Executive Stakeholder Management
Preparation of executive-level governance materials and management information for senior stakeholders and committees, translating regulatory matters into clear decisions and actions.
Delegations of Authority
Design and implementation of delegation of authority models and executive reporting structures to support organizational accountability and decision-making.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with hands-on experience in AML compliance, regulatory oversight and control functions within capital markets institutions.
Risk Management
Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO) with experience supporting committee oversight of risks, obligations and management actions across regulated entities.
Corporate Records & Documentation
Maintenance of governance documentation, corporate records, decision evidence and timely escalation and resolution of high-priority matters.
ISO 37301 Compliance Management
Knowledge and certification in ISO 37301 Compliance Management standards, supporting structured compliance program implementation.
Extensive expertise in corporate governance frameworks, board and committee support, preparation of agendas, meeting packs, minutes and resolutions, as well as advising executives on decision rights, accountability and regulatory requirements across government entities and regulated financial institutions.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Deep knowledge in compliance management, regulatory transformation, AML, and control oversight within CMA-regulated and PIF portfolio environments, including expanding regulatory reporting coverage and supporting formal compliance documentation and issue tracking.
Company Secretarial Support
Proven track record in serving as Board Secretary, coordinating decision materials, maintaining governance records, tracking action items with accountable owners, and supporting supervisory and management bodies and their committees.
Governance Frameworks & Committee Charters
Development of committee charters, governance frameworks, authority models and accountability structures across complex organizations with thousands of employees and multiple functions.
Executive Stakeholder Management
Preparation of executive-level governance materials and management information for senior stakeholders and committees, translating regulatory matters into clear decisions and actions.
Delegations of Authority
Design and implementation of delegation of authority models and executive reporting structures to support organizational accountability and decision-making.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with hands-on experience in AML compliance, regulatory oversight and control functions within capital markets institutions.
Risk Management
Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO) with experience supporting committee oversight of risks, obligations and management actions across regulated entities.
Corporate Records & Documentation
Maintenance of governance documentation, corporate records, decision evidence and timely escalation and resolution of high-priority matters.
ISO 37301 Compliance Management
Knowledge and certification in ISO 37301 Compliance Management standards, supporting structured compliance program implementation.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Serving as Board Secretary providing autonomous governance support to Board, Audit, Risk, Governance and Executive Committees. Coordinating agendas and meeting materials, documenting minutes and decisions, tracking action items, advising executives on governance structures, decision rights, accountability, conflicts of interest and policy requirements. Developing committee charters, governance frameworks, authority models and executive reporting for approximately 5,000 employees across 49 functions.
Directed corporate governance, compliance and regulatory transformation across 32+ organizational functions. Led governance workstreams supporting the THIQAH-Elm integration, aligning structures, responsibilities, policies and reporting. Prepared executive-level governance materials and supported committee oversight of risks, obligations and management actions. Expanded regulatory reporting coverage by 63%.
Supported governance reviews, regulatory assessments and operating-model improvements within a complex PIF environment. Worked with senior stakeholders to document governance requirements, address gaps and align implementation priorities.