Governance & 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

COMPETENCIES:

• 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.