Elm
Senior Consultant - Governance & Compliance
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
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- Salary
- AED 8k–12k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Description OVERVIEW Job Title Senior Consultant Job Code 746357 Grade I4 Group - Division Legal, Risk & Governance Department Governance & Compliance Unit Governance ROLE PURPOSE The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization’s perspective. The role exists to support the implementation and continuous improvement of corporate governance practices by developing governance frameworks, policies, and guidelines, monitoring adherence to governance requirements, and providing governance advice and analysis to support effective decision-making, accountability, and alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES This section describes the principal outputs required from the job. Key Accountabilities Key Activities Governance Frameworks Develop and maintain corporate governance frameworks, guidelines, and supporting mechanisms. Assess governance practices and recommend enhancements based on organizational requirements and leading practices. Support the implementation of governance requirements across relevant functions. Governance Policies & Guidelines Develop, review, and update governance-related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure governance documents are aligned with approved authorities, organizational requirements, and applicable regulations. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders on policy updates and implementation. Governance Compliance & Monitoring Monitor adherence to approved governance frameworks, policies, and requirements. Identify governance gaps and coordinate follow-up on required corrective actions. Prepare periodic updates on governance compliance and implementation status. Governance Advisory Provide governance advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on governance requirements and practices. Review governance-related requests and provide recommendations based on approved frameworks and authorities. Support stakeholders in interpreting and applying governance requirements. Decision Rights & Authorities Support the development and maintenance of governance authorities, roles, and decision-making responsibilities. Review governance arrangements to ensure clear accountability and appropriate segregation of responsibilities. Support updates to authority and governance mechanisms based on organizational changes. Governance Assessments & Improvement Conduct governance assessments to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. Benchmark governance practices against applicable standards and leading practices. Develop recommendations and monitor agreed governance improvement actions. Governance Reporting & Documentation Prepare governance reports, presentations, assessments, and management updates. Maintain governance documentation, records, trackers, and supporting evidence. Analyze governance information and highlight key issues requiring management attention. Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with business units and corporate functions on governance-related requirements and initiatives. Coordinate governance inputs and follow-up activities with relevant stakeholders. Support awareness and understanding of governance requirements across the organization. Policies, Processes & Procedures Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Information Security Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Academic and professional qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications in Corporate Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, or related disciplines are considered an advantage. Years and Nature of Experience 6–8 years of experience in corporate governance, governance frameworks, compliance, policy development, or related governance functions, with experience in governance assessments, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications in Corporate Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, or related disciplines are considered an advantage. 6–8 years of experience in corporate governance, governance frameworks, compliance, policy development, or related governance functions, with experience in governance assessments, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain corporate governance frameworks, guidelines, and supporting mechanisms. Assess governance practices and recommend enhancements. Support the implementation of governance requirements across relevant functions. Develop, review, and update governance-related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Monitor adherence to frameworks, policies, and requirements; identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions. Provide governance advice and guidance to internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain governance authorities, roles, and decision-making responsibilities. Conduct governance assessments to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities; benchmark against standards. Prepare governance reports, presentations, and documentation; maintain records and evidence. Coordinate with business units and corporate functions on governance-related requirements and initiatives; raise awareness across the organization. Follow policies, processes, and safety/quality/environmental controls. Ensure information security practices are followed.
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Governance frameworks
- Policy development
- Compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder coordination
- Governance assessments
- Governance reporting
- Risk management
- Information security practices
- Policy documentation
- Regulatory alignment
- Governance advisory
- Governance principles
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