Governance Risk & Compliance Officer

Governance Risk & Compliance Officer

AED 20,000 – 25,000 + Family Medical & Air Tickets

Our client is seeking to appoint a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Officer to support the organisation in strengthening its governance frameworks, risk management practices, and internal control environment. The role plays a key part in developing and maintaining policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk registers, and compliance frameworks, while supporting assurance activities and continuous improvement of GRC processes across the organisation.

• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, policies, and procedures in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Develop, standardise, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across business functions
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of corporate governance frameworks and standards
• Ensure alignment of governance documentation with internal policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices
• Promote awareness and adoption of governance standards and internal controls across the organisation
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Assist in developing and updating risk registers, risk assessments, and control matrices
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and process walkthroughs with key stakeholders
• Monitor key risks and controls, supporting management in tracking mitigation actions
• Contribute to risk reporting and GRC dashboards for management and committees
• Support compliance monitoring activities and internal control self‑assessments
• Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities
• Track remediation actions and follow up on management responses
• Support regulatory reviews, external audits, and internal investigations as required
• Assist with walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation to support assurance reviews
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and working papers
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on governance, risk, and compliance matters

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or Internal Audit discipline
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, or a related GRC role
• Strong experience drafting SOPs, policies, and governance documentation
• Good understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report‑writing skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence best practice