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Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead

Job Description - Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead

Corporate
Governance

  •  Lead the development, implementation, and
    continuous enhancement of the organization's Governance, Risk and Compliance
    (GRC) framework in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, OIA governance
    requirements, and international best practices.

  •  Provide oversight of the organization's
    governance framework and governance enhancement initiatives to ensure effective
    governance practices across the organization.

  •  Oversee the establishment and maintenance of
    governance structures, registers, delegated authorities, and governance
    documentation.

  •  Lead the review and enhancement of
    governance policies, frameworks, procedures, and guidelines to ensure continued
    alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

  •  Monitor the effectiveness of governance
    practices and provide recommendations to Executive Management on governance
    improvements.

  •  Provide governance reporting and strategic
    advice to Executive Management and relevant governance committees.

  •  Oversee Board and Management Committee
    governance arrangements, including governance structures, authorities, and
    reporting mechanisms.

 

Risk Management

  • Provide oversight of risk assessment
    activities to identify strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and
    reputational risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation
    strategies.

  •  Lead the development and enhancement of risk
    management policies, procedures, and control frameworks across the
    organization.

  •  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of
    risk management programs and recommend improvements where necessary.

  •  Oversee the organization's risk management
    and risk control processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and
    regulatory requirements.

  •  Ensure effective coordination with relevant
    functions across the organization to support the implementation of risk
    management practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

  •  Provide guidance and recommendations to
    management on risk exposures, mitigation measures, and emerging risk trends.

  •  Oversee the development of risk-based audit
    plans in collaboration with Internal Audit and relevant stakeholders.

  •  Monitor the implementation of corrective
    actions arising from risk assessments, audits, reviews, and other assurance
    activities.

  •  Contribute to the continuous enhancement of
    risk management practices, methodologies, and frameworks in response to
    emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry trends.

     

Third-Party
Risk Management & Due Diligence

  • Lead the development and implementation of
    third-party risk management and due diligence frameworks.

  • Provide oversight of risk-based due
    diligence, sanctions screening, and integrity assessments relating to tenants,
    investors, suppliers, service providers, vessels, and other business partners.

  • Oversee third-party risk classification,
    monitoring, escalation, and ongoing review processes.

  • Advise management on compliance, sanctions,
    regulatory, integrity, and reputational risks associated with third parties and
    recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

  • Oversee the effectiveness of third-party
    risk monitoring and due diligence processes and drive continuous improvement
    initiatives.

     

Compliance
Management

  • Lead the development and enhancement of the
    organization's compliance framework, policies, procedures, and monitoring
    mechanisms.

  • Provide oversight of compliance programs to
    ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and
    ethical standards.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and advise
    management on emerging compliance obligations and their impact on the
    organization.

  • Provide strategic guidance on ethics,
    anti-corruption, data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance
    matters.

  • Oversee the management of compliance
    incidents, investigations, and remediation activities and ensure appropriate
    corrective actions are implemented.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to Executive
    Management on governance, risk, compliance, and ethical conduct matters.

  • Maintain effective engagement with Internal
    Audit, External Auditors, Regulators, and other assurance providers on
    governance, risk, and compliance matters.

     

Budgets and Plans:

  • Monitor the financial
    performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all
    activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly
    reporting on any variances to management.

Corporate Strategy & Strategy Formulation,
Implementation and Planning

  • Formulate/provide
    input on governance, risk, compliance, and ethical conduct matters
    and
    lead their implementation in line with the Organization’s vision, mission and
    corporate objectives.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

  •  Lead the
    development, enhancement, and implementation of governance, risk, compliance,
    and due diligence policies, systems, procedures, and frameworks to ensure
    compliance with applicable legislative, regulatory, and organizational
    requirements while delivering effective and value-added services.

Continuous Improvement

  •  Drive the
    identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement
    and sustainability of governance, risk, compliance, systems, processes, and
    practices, taking into account industry best practices, operational
    effectiveness, and organizational objectives.

Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment

  •  Ensure
    compliance with all relevant quality, health, safety, and environmental
    policies, procedures, and controls within the area of responsibility to support
    employee safety, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and responsible
    environmental practices.

Statement and Reports

  • Oversee the preparation and submission of
    governance, risk, compliance, and departmental reports to ensure timely,
    accurate, and meaningful reporting in accordance with o
    rganizational
    requirements, policies, and standards.


Requirements

Minimum Qualification

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a relevant discipline.

  • Certified
    Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) or similar certification is
    highly desirable.

 

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

  • 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk
    management, compliance, audit, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or
    regulatory affairs.

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and
    implementing risk management and compliance frameworks.

  • Experience in conducting risk assessments, audits,
    and investigations.

  • Understanding of corporate governance principles and
    their application.

  • Knowledge of emerging risk trends and their
    potential impact on the organization.

  • Familiarity with risk management software and tools.
  • Good analytical skills with the ability to identify
    and evaluate potential risks and compliance issues.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and
    written, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse
    audiences.

  • Leadership abilities, including the capability to
    influence and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

  • Strategic thinking and the ability to align risk
    management and compliance efforts with business objectives.

  • Attention to detail and the ability to work under
    pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Proficiency in risk assessment techniques and risk
    mitigation strategies.

  • Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing
    regulatory environments and business conditions.

  • Fluency in Arabic and English both oral and written


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