Head of GRC

OVERVIEW

Position

Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Job Code

Reports to

Head of Legal

Direct Reports

Division

THE LINE

Sector

Legal & Risk

Role Purpose

Working closely with THE LINE Proponent's (TLP) Chief Legal Officer/Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance, (CLO) the Head of GRC will serve as a senior manager, integrating, connecting and delivering work streams across the GRC, Internal Audit and Business Continuity functions with the broader organisation, TLP and THE LINE's Projects team.

The role will suit a highly organised and driven individual to support the CLO in managing strategic GRC initiatives as well as aspects of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be a versatile problem-solver with exceptional communication skills, capable of handling a wide range of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Governance

• Develop, review and maintain TLP's register of re-Delegations of Authority.
• Provide GRC-related support into TLP's incorporation journey.

Risk

• Develop and proactively embed risk management across THE LINE in compliance with the NEOM Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy and framework including, but not limited to, risk identification, analysis (including quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis), treatment, monitoring, review, reporting and training.

Compliance (including Cyber Security & Data Privacy)

• Develop, review and maintain TLP's register of compliance requirements.
• Conduct proactive risk-based compliance reviews/ checks across THE LINE.
• Develop and execute a proactive compliance training and awareness program across THE LINE.
• Monitor and proactively support NEOM-mandated GRC training across TLP.

Audit

• Facilitate all NEOM internal audits from pre-planning through to audit close-out including, but limited to, identifying relevant auditees, supporting the provision of documentation, arranging audit meetings and reviewing proposed audit findings.
• Monitor and proactively support the timely close out of all internal audit findings across THE LINE.

Business Continuity

• Develop, review and maintain business continuity arrangements within TLP, in compliance with NEOM policies and conduct required exercises.
• Act as the focal for all resilience, business continuity and emergency response matters involving NEOM stakeholders.

Documentation

• Develop, review and maintain the suite of GRC documentation including, but limited to, TLP Governance Manual, TLP Governance & Compliance Framework, THE LINE Risk Management Framework, TLP QRA Framework, TLP Business Continuity Framework, TLP Information Security Framework, TLP Annual GRC Report).

General

• Building strong relationships in a complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the Risk, Governance, Compliance functions at meetings and events when necessary.
• Ensure seamless project management and timely delivery on allocated assignments.
• Develop and implement processes to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Outside of the chain of command, build a network within the business to understand forthcoming issues before they become critical.
• Working with the chain of command, proactively help to design operational, process and organization solutions to resolve.
• Help in defining and setting organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor project progress, track deadlines, and escalate issues as they arise.
• Prepare, review and conduct presentations, assessments and reporting packs for the Governance, Risk & Compliance operations to GRC and TLP EXCO

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience, likelyin a Project Management of Business Management role
• Legal skills are strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Refined project management skills
• Possess a nuanced understanding of the development process.
• GCC experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to develop and lead the implementation of communications strategy, policy, and operational plans, to a successful outcome.
• Critical thinking
• Have excellent emotional intelligence and an agile mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk, Project Management, Business Management, legal or similar