The right GRC leader
changes everything.
GRC recruitment from PISC connects organizations with governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit leaders — from C-suite search via our executive database to end-to-end specialist hiring managed as your strategic talent partner across Egypt and the GCC.
The Executive Hiring Challenge
% of organizations that struggle to find qualified leaders, by function
PISC closes the gap — precisely, confidentially, regionally.
Further reading: ICA Certificate in Governance Risk and Compliance.
Why It Matters
GRC recruitment: leadership gaps cost the most
GRC recruitment succeeds when culture and competency align. Organizations rarely fail because they lack frameworks — they fail because they lack the right leaders to drive and sustain them. Whether you are filling a C-suite vacancy or appointing a dedicated GRC leader, PISC matches institutional culture, maturity, and strategic direction with candidates who create lasting impact across Egypt and the GCC.
“Organizations don’t fail because they lack frameworks. They fail because they lack clarity.”— Ahmed Abbas, Founder & Managing Director, PISC
Our Offerings
GRC recruitment services for your organization
Whether you need top executive candidates across functions, or dedicated GRC specialist hiring managed end-to-end, PISC has a track built for you.
C-Suite & Upper Management Talent Database
Access our exclusive database of pre-vetted C-suite and senior executives across all business functions. We present the right profiles — you make the final call.
- Exclusive database of C-suite and senior executives across all business functions
- Profiles covering CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO, CCO, CRO, CIO, and VP-level roles
- Pre-screened candidates aligned to corporate governance, leadership, and performance benchmarks
- Deep coverage across Egypt and the GCC — Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, and beyond
- Confidential, discreet, and fast turnaround
End-to-end GRC recruitment
We manage the full hiring journey. From requirement definition to onboarding, PISC acts as your strategic talent partner — so you focus on your organization.
- Role scoping and competency profiling aligned to your GRC maturity stage
- Market search, headhunting, and database matching
- Structured assessments and competency-based interviews
- Shortlist presentation and selection advisory
- Offer management, negotiation support, and onboarding guidance
- Post-placement follow-up to ensure fit and performance
Our Process
GRC recruitment process
Two clear paths, each designed for precision. Select the track that matches your need.
Briefing & Role Alignment
You share the position requirements, seniority level, functional scope, and any cultural or organizational nuances. We align on what success looks like before anything else.
Database Search & Matching
Our team searches the PISC executive talent database — built across years of advisory and institutional work across Egypt and the GCC — and identifies the strongest matches for your role.
Profile Presentation
We present a curated shortlist of candidate profiles — each with a contextual assessment note explaining the match rationale. You review and decide who to engage directly.
Facilitated Introduction
PISC facilitates the first introduction between your team and the selected candidates. From there, the process is in your hands — with our advisory available as needed.
Strategic Role Scoping
We work with your leadership team to define not just the job description, but the governance mandate, decision rights, reporting lines, and institutional outcomes expected from this hire.
Targeted Market Search
We conduct active headhunting alongside database sourcing — targeting candidates not actively looking, reaching passive talent who are the best fit for your specific need.
Competency-Based Assessment
All candidates undergo structured GRC competency assessments, technical screening, and behavioral interviews — conducted by our advisory team, not junior recruiters.
Shortlist & Selection Advisory
We present a ranked shortlist with full assessment reports, facilitating your final evaluation. Our advisors actively support panel discussions and selection decisions.
Offer, Negotiation & Onboarding
We manage compensation benchmarking, offer structuring, and candidate negotiation. Post-acceptance, we coordinate the onboarding transition to ensure the hire lands successfully.
Talent Coverage
GRC recruitment roles we specialize in
Our database spans C-suite and senior leadership across all functions — and goes deep into the full GRC domain, from governance architects to domain-specific compliance and risk officers.
C-Suite & Upper Management
Executive Leadership
Chief Executive Officer · Managing Director · General Manager · Country Director
Finance & Strategy
Chief Financial Officer · VP Finance · Head of Strategy · Chief Investment Officer
Operations & Transformation
Chief Operating Officer · VP Operations · Head of Business Transformation · COO
Human Resources
Chief People Officer · CHRO · Head of Talent · VP Human Resources
Technology & Innovation
Chief Technology Officer · VP Engineering · Head of Digital · Chief Innovation Officer
Commercial & Growth
Chief Commercial Officer · Chief Marketing Officer · VP Sales · Head of Business Development
GRC Specialists
Corporate Governance
Chief Governance Officer · Board Secretary · Governance Director · Institutional Governance Advisor
Risk Management
Chief Risk Officer · Enterprise Risk Director · Operational Risk Manager · Risk Governance Lead
Compliance & Regulatory
Chief Compliance Officer · Compliance Director · Regulatory Affairs Lead · AML/KYC Officer
Internal Audit
Chief Audit Executive · Head of Internal Audit · Senior Audit Manager · IT Audit Lead
IT & Cybersecurity Governance
Chief Information Officer · IT Governance Director · CISO · Information Security Manager
ESG & Sustainability
Chief Sustainability Officer · ESG Director · IFRS Disclosure Lead · Climate Risk Advisor
HR Governance
Chief People Officer · HR Governance Director · Workforce Governance Specialist · CHRO
Financial Governance
Chief Financial Officer · Financial Compliance Director · Internal Controls Lead · CFO
Policy & Institutional Systems
Head of Policy & Compliance · Institutional Governance Officer · SOP Systems Lead · Policy Architect
PISC Track Record
GRC recruitment results across Egypt and the GCC
PISC”s recruitment capability is not built on a generic talent platform — it is built on over 19 years of hands-on institutional advisory work across Egypt and the GCC. We have worked inside the governance structures of more than 30 organizations, diagnosing their leadership gaps and designing the performance systems that define exactly what kind of executive each institution needs to thrive.
That depth of institutional knowledge means we don”t just match job descriptions to CVs. We match governance maturity, organizational culture, and strategic mandate with the precise leadership profile that will succeed in your specific context — not just the most credentialed name on a shortlist.
Our network reaches across corporations, family businesses, government, and semi-government entities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — spanning sectors from financial services and aquaculture to public governance and cultural institutions. This breadth gives us access to senior talent pools that generalist recruiters simply cannot reach.
With an 80% client retention rate, a track record spanning more than 10 sectors, and capability-building programs that have reached over 3,000 professionals, PISC brings the credibility and the regional relationships that turn a good hire into a transformational one.
For Candidates
Join the PISC Executive Talent Database
PISC maintains an exclusive, confidential database of senior executives and GRC specialists. Whether you are a C-suite leader or a dedicated GRC professional, we invite you to register your profile.
Our database is shared with leading corporations, public institutions, and family businesses across Egypt and the GCC when relevant opportunities arise. Inclusion is by quality — not volume.
- Minimum 8 years of GRC-specific experience
- Senior management or C-suite track record
- Recognized GRC credentials (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CIA, GRCP, ISO Lead)
- Arabic or bilingual proficiency preferred
- Based in or open to roles across Egypt and the GCC
All submissions are treated with strict confidentiality. Your profile will not be shared without your prior consent.
Register Your Profile
Confidential. Your information is never shared without your consent.