Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - Senior Proficient - Telecommunications | Oman

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.