Manager, Governance & Operational Risk

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Objective We are seeking IT Audit Manager to join our team and lead audits across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and other technology-enabled business processes. The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity controls, technology governance, cloud environments, business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities, and regulatory compliance. The role also involves identifying technology risks and control deficiencies, assessing their impact on the organization, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, enhance cyber resilience, improve operational effectiveness, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. Responsibilities Plan and execute risk-based IT audit engagements, including IT General Controls (ITGC), cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital platforms, data governance, business continuity management (BCM), disaster recovery (DR), third-party risk, and technology-enabled business processes. Perform audit planning activities, including risk assessments, audit scoping, control identification, and development of audit programs and testing procedures. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify technolog

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Summary The Software/AI Engineer , Compliance Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and governance of Compliance operations. The role translates regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions and supports areas including AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. The position also contributes to the responsible adoption of AI through appropriate governance, risk assessment, monitoring, and human oversight. Responsibilities Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes. Build AI-powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting. Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems. Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions. Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency. Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision-making and regulatory reporting. Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements. Maintain an

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner… About the role ... As a Cloud Architect Manager at Artefact, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that support our clients’ data and technology ecosystems. You will collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture is aligned with business needs, optimizing tool selection, cost efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, you will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to Artefact’s growth by driving innovation and promoting best practices in cloud technology. What you'll be doing ... Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) aligned with business requirements. Define and enforce best practices for cloud platform deployment and configuration, security, networking, operations and tools selection. Oversee the integration of cloud platforms with data pipelines, storage, and compute services. Standardize coding, deployment, and monitoring practices across cloud environments. Design and implement automated solutions to set up, monitor, and adjust cloud infrastructure efficiently. Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex technical challenges related to cloud environments. Provide technical leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring efficient resource management. Foster teamwork by mentoring, coaching and guiding cloud engineers and ensuring knowledge transfer. Manage client relat

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner… About the role ... As a Cloud Architect Manager at Artefact, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that support our clients’ data and technology ecosystems. You will collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture is aligned with business needs, optimizing tool selection, cost efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, you will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to Artefact’s growth by driving innovation and promoting best practices in cloud technology. What you'll be doing ... Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) aligned with business requirements. Define and enforce best practices for cloud platform deployment and configuration, security, networking, operations and tools selection. Oversee the integration of cloud platforms with data pipelines, storage, and compute services. Standardize coding, deployment, and monitoring practices across cloud environments. Design and implement automated solutions to set up, monitor, and adjust cloud infrastructure efficiently. Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex technical challenges related to cloud environments. Provide technical leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring efficient resource management. Foster teamwork by mentoring, coaching and guiding cloud engineers and ensuring knowledge transfer. Manage client relat

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth. The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner… What will you be doing? Manage projects as well as lead our business growth, the data consulting teams welcome all business and technical background joiners, who would thrive as an expert in a specific field, or truly versatile players. In this fast-paced, fast-growing industry, the most important qualities in our eyes are intellectual curiosity, autonomy and dynamism. You wield both “business” and “data” knowledge, with experience ideally in a digital marketing consulting firm; You already have a first understanding of digital technologies, and care to develop more in the exciting world of data and digital business What are we looking for? You must have previous Management Consultancy, ideally within Strategy Consulting or Data Consulting. Graduated from Business school or Engineering, in our eyes' the most important qualities are intellectual curiosity, autonomy, and dynamism. We are looking for profiles with the double hat “business” and “data”, with at least 1-2 years of experience, and in the use of BI tools or data analysis. You will already understand digital technologies (Tracking, Machine Learning, RTB, Big Data, Platform as a Service,…). Artefact is the place to be: come and build the future of data and marketing! Innovation : We have a passion for creating impacting projects and believe innovation can come from anyone. Action: We make things rather than telling people how to make them. Collaboration : We believe in bringing talented people together

About Scale AI Scale's rapidly growing Global Public Sector team is focused on using AI to address critical challenges facing governments around the world. Our core work consists of: Creating custom AI applications that will impact millions of citizens Generating high-quality training data for national LLMs Upskilling and advisory services to spread the impact of AI As these applications move from prototype to production, we're investing heavily in the infrastructure and people that keep them reliable, secure, and trusted by our government partners. At Scale, we're not just building AI solutions - we're enabling the public sector to transform their operations and better serve citizens through cutting-edge technology. If you're ready to shape the future of AI in the public sector and be a founding member of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Role Overview We are looking for a technically strong and customer-oriented Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI applications for Saudi government clients. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership, AI/ML delivery, and direct client engagement—requiring someone who is equally comfortable presenting to a government stakeholder as they are reviewing a system architecture or shipping code. As a founding member of our regional team, you will help define how Scale AI shows up for some of the most ambitious public sector AI initiatives in the Gulf. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want to shape the future of AI in government, we would love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead and manage a team of engineers delivering AI-powered applications for KSA government clients, ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery Serve as the primary technical point of contact for KSA government stakeholders—translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences Design, build, and optimize full stack AI applications end-to-end, fro