Governance And Operational Risk Manager in Saudi Arabia

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 Description Operations Risk & Governance Manager Job Purpose The Operations Risk & Governance Manager ensures that operational processes, controls, and product launches are well governed, compliant, and managed within HALA’s risk appetite. The role works closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Internal Audit to identify risks, strengthen controls, manage incidents, and support safe product launches. Key Responsibilities Operational Risk and Controls Maintain the Operations risk register and track mitigation actions. Conduct risk and control assessments across operational processes. Review the design and effectiveness of key operational controls. Identify control gaps and ensure corrective actions are completed. Monitor operational risk indicators, incidents, losses, and recurring issues. Escalate material risks and control failures to management. Product Launch Governance Manage the governance process for new product and service launches. Ensure all launches complete the required risk, compliance, operational, technology, security, and customer-impact assessments. Coordinate launch-readiness reviews with Product, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience. Confirm that operating procedures, controls, training, customer support, reporting, and incident processes are ready before launch. Maintain

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

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. Responsibilities Governance & Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization's Information Security Governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures. Lead the creation and execution of the Cyber Security Strategy in alignment with the company's overall business goals. Providing regular reports to the Board of Directors and executive management on the state of cybersecurity. Establish and manage a security metrics and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program to measure the effectiveness of the security program and report on progress. Oversee the information security budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to manage risk. Risk Management: Design and manage a comprehensive enterprise-wide Cyber Security Risk Management program. Conduct regular risk assessments, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA), to identify, analyze, and evaluate information security risks. Facilitate risk treatment planning with business and technology owners, ensuring appropriate mitigation, acceptance, or transfer strategies are implemented. Manage the vendor risk management program, assessing the security posture of

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

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 you will be doing? As a Data Engineer, your role involves crafting and maintaining robust data pipelines, utilising Python and SQL, to ensure efficient extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data. Your responsibilities will include: Data Pipeline Development: Building and optimising data pipelines to facilitate seamless data flow across systems and platforms. Database Management: Managing databases, ensuring their integrity, and implementing data storage and retrieval solutions. Cloud Services Integration: Leveraging cloud services such as MS Azure, GCP, and AWS to architect and deploy scalable data solutions. Machine Learning Integration: Collaborating with teams to integrate machine learning models into data pipelines for enhanced data processing. Utilising Spark & Kafka: Implementing and working with Spark and Kafka for real-time data processing and analytics. What we are looking for? 2-5 years: Data Engineer Proficiency in Python, SQL, and database management. Experience with Data Pipelines ETL, Cloud Services (MS Azure, GCP, AWS), ML Modeling, Spark & Kafka. Proven problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset. Experience working with business stakeholders either internally or externally Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams and with stakeholders. Strong business acumen with an interest in business-facing roles. Adaptability and a start-up mentality to thrive in a dynamic environment. Minimum of a bachelor's

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 you will be doing? As a Data Engineer, your role involves crafting and maintaining robust data pipelines, utilising Python and SQL, to ensure efficient extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data. Your responsibilities will include: Data Pipeline Development: Building and optimising data pipelines to facilitate seamless data flow across systems and platforms. Database Management: Managing databases, ensuring their integrity, and implementing data storage and retrieval solutions. Cloud Services Integration: Leveraging cloud services such as MS Azure, GCP, and AWS to architect and deploy scalable data solutions. Machine Learning Integration: Collaborating with teams to integrate machine learning models into data pipelines for enhanced data processing. Utilising Spark & Kafka: Implementing and working with Spark and Kafka for real-time data processing and analytics. What we are looking for? 2-5 years: Data Engineer Proficiency in Python, SQL, and database management. Experience with Data Pipelines ETL, Cloud Services (MS Azure, GCP, AWS), ML Modeling, Spark & Kafka. Proven problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset. Experience working with business stakeholders either internally or externally Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within teams and with stakeholders. Strong business acumen with an interest in business-facing roles. Adaptability and a start-up mentality to thrive in a dynamic environment. Minimum of a bachelor's

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? Securing delivery on your projects Communicating your work and achievements among the team Working closely with your Consulting counterpart to build and maintain strong relationships with your clients and best understand their needs Ensuring that your solutions are bringing values to the client problematic Being a good team player, knowing your role and responsibility in the global ambition What are we looking for? A Master’s degree in machine learning, mathematics, computer science, or related fields Hands-on experience developing and applying data-driven solutions in a corporate or consulting setting, preferably in a consumer marketing context (experience in the web industry is a plus) Strong knowledge of data processing, data modeling, algorithms, and data architecture Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure and prioritise an approach for maximum impact 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, winning together, and in learning from each other.