Corporate Policy and Governance Specialist

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate governance leader in the UAE seeks a Corporate Policy & Governance Specialist to develop and manage corporate policies, support the implementation of governance frameworks, and enhance risk culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in Risk Management or related fields, strong analytical skills, and experience in enterprise risk management. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the operational landscape of the organization.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in enterprise risk management, audit, business continuity, compliance or governance.
• Experience in a regulated or semi-government environment is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate identification, assessment, and analysis of enterprise and operational risks.
• Maintain and update corporate and departmental risk registers.
• Develop risk dashboards and quarterly reports for senior management.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelors degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Audit or related discipline

Risk management certification (e.g. ISO 31000, CRMA, International Certificate in ERM)

Tools

Enterprise risk frameworks and reporting tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Corporate Policy & Governance Specialist will lead the development alignment and lifecycle management of corporate policies while supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of governance and enterprise risk management frameworks across the organization. The role will work closely with all departments and properties to embed a strong risk culture enhance operational controls and ensure consistent risk reporting and mitigation follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management & Reporting

• Facilitate regular identification assessment and analysis of enterprise and operational risks across all departments and properties.

• Maintain and update corporate and departmental risk registers including risk ratings controls mitigation plans ownership and status.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis root cause assessments and trend analysis to support decision-making.

• Develop risk dashboards heatmaps quarterly reports and escalation reports for senior management and board committees.

• Perform trend analysis and prepare quarterly risk reporting for the Audit and Risk Committee.

• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and escalate emerging risks or breaches to the Governance and Risk Manager.

Risk Workshops Stakeholder Engagement & Culture

• Coordinate and facilitate risk workshops and structured interviews with department leads and subject matter experts.

• Support embedding of risk culture through awareness sessions training programs and operational guidance.

• Develop and deliver awareness programs training and capacity building on risk management across all organizational levels.

Mitigation Follow-Up & Integration

• Monitor risk action plans and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of mitigation activities.

• Support integration of risk considerations into business planning projects and decision-making processes.

• Support alignment of risk management with business continuity performance management and audit requirements.

Incident Reviews & Assurance Collaboration

• Participate in investigations and incident reviews analyze root causes and recommend mitigation measures.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit Compliance and Governance teams to support integrated assurance activities.

• Support regulatory compliance related to risk reporting and assurance requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education / Certification

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management Business Finance Audit or related discipline.

• Risk management certification is preferred (e.g. ISO 31000 CRMA International Certificate in ERM BCM crisis management certifications).

Experience

• 35 years of experience in enterprise risk management audit business continuity compliance or governance.

• Experience in a regulated or semi-government environment is an advantage.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and reporting tools.

• Knowledge of ISO 31000 COSO ERM and operational risk tools.

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities