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Risk & Compliance Expert Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Confidential

Title: Risk & Compliance Expert

Company: Confidential

Location: Cairo, Egypt

About the Role

A leading international non-profit organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Expert to lead the development and enhancement of enterprise-wide risk management and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership and business functions, helping strengthen governance, compliance, and organizational resilience while supporting the achievement of strategic objectives.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • :Lead the development, enhancement, and continuous improvement of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks, policies, methodologies, and standards
  • .Provide expert advisory services to senior management and departments on risk, compliance, governance, and internal control matters
  • .Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and compliance programs and recommend strategic improvement initiatives
  • .Lead specialized studies and analyses related to strategic, operational, financial, legal, technology, and reputational risks
  • .Review and approve methodologies and standards used for risk identification, assessment, and classification
  • .Advise on risks associated with strategic projects, organizational transformations, partnerships, and new initiatives
  • .Support the development and enhancement of governance frameworks and internal control systems in line with international best practices
  • .Review policies, procedures, and organizational regulations from a risk and compliance perspective
  • .Assess compliance with applicable regulatory, legislative, and governance requirements and provide recommendations for improvement
  • .Prepare executive reports, studies, and technical papers for senior management and relevant committees
  • .Represent the organization in committees, working groups, and professional forums related to risk, compliance, and governance
  • .Contribute to the development of enterprise risk and compliance performance indicators
  • .Provide subject matter expertise on Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) systems and tools
  • .Design and deliver organizational awareness and capacity-building programs related to risk and compliance
  • .Monitor emerging trends, regulatory developments, and industry standards and recommend their adoption where appropriate
  • .Provide advisory support to regional and international operations on risk, compliance, and governance matters
  • .Contribute to the development of departmental strategic objectives and related operational initiatives
  • .Conduct specialized research and analysis and propose practical recommendations to support informed decision-making

.Qualifications and Requirements

  • :Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
  • .Professional certifications in Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, or Internal Audit are preferred
  • .Minimum 12 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, or Internal Control, including at least 5 years in senior advisory or leadership roles
  • .Proven experience in developing enterprise frameworks, policies, methodologies, and governance structures
  • .Strong experience in preparing strategic studies, executive reports, and providing expert advisory services
  • .Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control frameworks
  • .Strong strategic thinking, organizational planning, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
  • .Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, policies, procedures, and institutional governance frameworks
  • .Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
  • .Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) systems

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