IT Governance Specialist
Tabby
IT
Posted on Sep 21, 2025
The IT GRC Specialist will implement and manage the SAMA IT Governance Framework to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical in supporting IT governance, risk, and compliance initiatives by conducting IT risk assessments, developing policies and procedures, and establishing measurable KPIs and SLAs.
- Department
- IT Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- KSA
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Reporting To
- Khaled Alghamdi
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and update IT policies, procedures, and governance documentation in line with SAMA requirements.
- Develop, track, and report on IT governance metrics, KPIs, and SLAs (e.g., user access reviews).
- Host and coordinate IT Steering Committee (ITSC) meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on actions and decisions.
- Conduct IT risk assessments and support risk treatment planning.
- Act as the primary liaison with SAMA during audits, examinations, and regulatory communications.
- Collaborate closely with cybersecurity and risk teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.
- Monitor compliance with IT governance standards and regulatory frameworks.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience implementing and managing the SAMA IT Governance Framework (hands-on, practical application required).
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance, preferably in banking, insurance, or fintech.
- Bachelor’s degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or related field.
- Strong knowledge of IT risk management principles and regulatory compliance.
- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
About Tabby
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.
The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.
Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.
Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.
Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.
Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
HR call @Tabby
Stage 4:
Technical interview @Tabby
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