Risk & ESG Strategy Manager

Risk & ESG Strategy Manager - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia About Saudi Gold Refinery Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce. Role Overview Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Risk & ESG Strategy Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to design and implement enterprise risk management and sustainability frameworks across our refining, assay, and corporate operations. The role establishes control mechanisms for environmental compliance, supply chain due diligence, and regulatory reporting that align with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources requirements. The position translates operational data into structured ESG disclosures that support SGR's expansion plans and Vision 2030 mining sector targets. The Risk & ESG Strategy Manager will report directly to the VP ESG and will play a key role in standardizing risk quantification, audit readiness, and sustainability performance tracking across all SGR facilities. This position ensures that operational exposures, environmental metrics, and responsible sourcing protocols are continuously monitored and reported to executive leadership and external regulators. Key Responsibilities The selected candidate will execute the following responsibilities across enterprise risk management, ESG strategy, regulatory compliance, and supply chain due diligence. - Enterprise Risk Governance: The manager maintains the corporate risk register and updates probability-impact matrices quarterly to reflect changes in refining throughput, vault operations, and market volatility. - ESG Data Architecture: The role configures and manages sustainability software platforms to automate data capture for greenhouse gas emissions, water recycling rates, and energy intensity metrics. - Regulatory Compliance Monitoring: The position tracks updates from MIM, SASO, and environmental authorities to ensure all refining permits and emissions monitoring systems remain current. - Supply Chain Due Diligence: The manager oversees KYC and anti-money-laundering controls for dore suppliers and recyclable feed providers to prevent conflict-affected or illicit metal entry. - Audit Preparation & Closure: The role coordinates documentation compilation for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance audits and verifies corrective action closure within agreed timelines. - Materiality Assessment & Strategy: The candidate conducts…