Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading organization operating in the Telecommunications sector in Oman.
The Senior Proficient - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for driving the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of the organization’s enterprise risk management framework. The role provides strategic oversight, governance leadership, and executive-level risk insights to ensure alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory expectations, and best-in-class risk management practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessments and consolidate risk data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
- Develop, enhance, and operationalize ERM frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures across the organization.
- Drive risk ownership across business units by partnering with VPs and risk focal points to ensure timely identification, escalation, and mitigation of strategic and operational risks.
- Analyze key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics against defined risk appetite and tolerances.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality ERM reports, dashboards, and board-level presentations, including submissions to executive management and regulatory authorities.
- Translate complex risk concepts into clear strategic implications for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Continuity, HSE, Corporate Security, IT, and Internal Audit to embed a strong risk-aware culture.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Strengthen the internal control environment through close coordination with Internal Audit and other assurance functions.
- Integrate risk governance into business planning, major projects, transformation initiatives, and investment decisions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the ERM function to align with international best practices.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience, with a strong background in enterprise risk management or risk advisory.
- Mandatory experience within a consulting firm (Risk Advisory / ERM practice).
- Proven experience in developing and implementing ERM frameworks aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO).
- Strong exposure to governance, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and board-level reporting.
- Solid understanding of IT risk, disaster recovery, and control environments.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence risk ownership at leadership levels.
- Advanced analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
- High level of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence.
