Governance And Compliance Lead

Job purpose:

Lead and enhance Gathern’s governance and compliance, ensure adherence to internal policies, ISO standards, and Saudi regulatory requirements (MoT, SDAIA/PDPL, CMA). Oversee policy lifecycle, compliance frameworks, internal audits, and regulatory readiness to enable transparent, ethical, and sustainable operations across the organization.

Key accountabilities:

• Governance frameworks: Implement and maintain corporate governance standards and reporting structures aligned with CMA/IPO readiness.
• Policy & procedure management: Lead the design, review, and rollout of corporate policies, SOPs, and governance documents; ensure consistent adoption across business functions.
• Regulatory compliance: Oversee compliance with PDPL, MoT, and CMA requirements; coordinate with regulators and ensure timely responses to inquiries and audits.
• ISO & QMS management: Manage the implementation and continual improvement of ISO 9001 and related certifications; support internal audit planning and execution.
• Internal control reviews: Conduct compliance reviews and control testing to validate operational adherence and identify gaps.
• Training & awareness: Deliver compliance and governance training programs across departments to embed a culture of accountability.

Requirements

• Stakeholder influence and bilingual communication (Arabic & English).
• Policy management & compliance expertise.
• Analytical rigor & documentation discipline.
• Planning, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Collaboration and constructive challenge.
• Bachelor’s in Law, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• 7-9 years in corporate governance, compliance, or audit (preferably within the Saudi regulatory context).
• Experience with ISO management systems, policy governance, and PDPL implementation.

Certifications (preferred):

• GRCP/GRCA
• CCEP/CCEP-I
• ISO 9001 LI/LA
• CGRC (ISC2)
• PMP/PRINCE2