Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager GRC

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to join our team. The individual will support client-facing GRC engagements including ERM development, IC reviews, Compliance engagements for financial institutions. Also contributing to the development and uplift of our proprietary SaaS platform, Falconry360, with a particular focus on enhancing compliance modules.

The role provides exposure to high-profile assignments in internal controls (ICFR/ICoFR), ERM, risk registers, compliance with regulations (SAMA, PDPL, Basel II/III, Insurance Regulations), and ISQM-1 for audit firms, while also building product development and client support skills.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting & Advisory (Client-Facing)

• Develop, document, and update Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) across Finance, Procurement, Human Capital, Development, and IT functions.
• Conduct walkthroughs, control testing, and evidence collection to assess control effectiveness.
• Draft clear, policy-aligned control narratives and map them to DoA matrices, forms, and procedures.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities including risk registers, heatmaps, and workshops.
• Participate in regulatory compliance projects (e.g., SAMA, PDPL, Basel II/III, Insurance sector controls, ISQM-1).
• Assist with vendor assessments, third-party risk reviews, and managed services.
• Prepare working papers, reports, and presentations that meet client and firm standards.
• Engage directly with clients through workshops, walkthroughs, and stakeholder sessions.

Platform Development & Client Support (Falconry360)

• Collaborate on the design, testing, and enhancement of the FirmGRC platform.
• Lead efforts to strengthen and uplift the ISQM-1 module and related dashboards.
• Work with the product team to capture client needs and translate them into platform features.
• Support client onboarding and training on Falconry360.
• Provide client support by troubleshooting platform-related queries and ensuring adoption.

Team & Leadership

• Act as a key support to the Senior Manager, owning specific workstreams.
• Mentor junior associates or interns on documentation, control testing, and platform use.
• Demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and professionalism in deliverables and client interaction.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of ICFR/ICoFR, internal controls, ERM, and compliance frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, ISQM1).
• Knowledge of financial processes (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Treasury, HR).
• Experience in control testing, walkthroughs, and RCM preparation.
• Exposure to DFSA, ADGM, CMA and SAMA regulations, and insurance regulatory requirements preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint for professional deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication; prior client-facing experience is desirable.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

Education: Chartered Accountant (CAF/Finalist), ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred.

Experience: 3–5 years in risk advisory, internal audit, internal controls, or consulting (Big 4 or equivalent background preferred).

Language: English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Direct exposure to regional high-profile clients in KSA, UAE, and Pakistan.
• Blend of consulting and technology development experience (rare hybrid career track).
• Opportunity to help shape Falconry360, a next-gen AI enabled GRC SaaS platform.
• Clear career progression opportunities.