Corporate Policy & Governance Specialist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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
Bachelor's 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
3-5 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
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2270542
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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