Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Governance Officer (Arabic)

to strengthen our organizational risk management and governance framework. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in

operational risk, payment risk, fraud prevention, and compliance oversight

within a regulated financial or FinTech environment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust controls, business continuity, and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

Identify, assess, and monitor

operational, financial, payment, and transaction risks

across the business. Develop, review, and maintain

risk policies, procedures, risk registers

, and internal control frameworks. Conduct periodic

risk assessments

, gap analysis, and control testing. Support the enhancement of the overall

risk governance structure

, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company objectives.

Payment & Fraud Risk Oversight

Monitor

transaction flows and payment activities

to detect anomalies or risk exposures. Perform detailed

fraud risk analysis

, develop prevention strategies, and support investigations. Implement and refine

fraud detection tools, risk scoring models, and alerts

in collaboration with operations and product teams.

Regulatory & Compliance Coordination

Ensure ongoing compliance with

local regulatory guidelines

(QCB or relevant authorities). Assist in preparing

regulatory reports, risk dashboards

, and governance documentation. Work closely with compliance, operations, product, and technology departments to embed risk controls and ensure policy adherence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a governance advisor to business units, providing guidance on risk mitigation and policy requirements. Support internal audits, external audits, and compliance reviews as required. Promote a strong

risk-aware culture

across the organization.

RequirementsMust-Have

Fluency in Arabic

(written and spoken) and strong proficiency in English. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field. 4-7 years of proven experience in: Risk management within financial services / payments / FinTech Operational risk assessment and mitigation Transaction or payment risk monitoring Fraud risk analysis and prevention Regulatory risk management and reporting Experience working in a

regulated financial institution or FinTech

(mandatory). Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk methodologies.
Job Type: Full-time