Senior Specialist - Corporate Governance

Role:
Senior Specialist
- Corporate Governance

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Risk Management-Compliance

- Experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Corporate Governance to support the development, implementation and monitoring of corporate governance frameworks, policies and procedures across the organization. The position focuses on strengthening ADNOC 's governance practices through effective policy management, regulatory alignment, authority delegation controls and the application of recognized corporate governance standards. Working closely with Legal, Governance, Compliance and business stakeholders, the Senior Specialist will provide technical guidance on governance documentation, operating frameworks, internal controls and related procedures.

The role also supports governance research, regulatory compliance, stakeholder awareness and the continuous improvement of policies and governance mechanisms. A key responsibility is ensuring that corporate, functional and divisional policies remain aligned with ADNOC 's governance framework, applicable legislation and established authority structures.

Country:
United Arab Emirates | City:
Abu Dhabi | Industry: Oil and Energy | Function:
Risk Management-Compliance | Salary:
Not disclosed | Gender: No Preference | Candidate Nationality:
Not specified | Job Type: Full Time | Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Lead the review, drafting and updating of corporate governance frameworks that establish how ADNOC Group is directed, controlled and held accountable.
• Support the design and implementation of governance policies, operating frameworks, procedures and related mechanisms.
• Ensure governance documentation reflects applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards and recognized industry practices.
• Monitor developments in corporate governance requirements and recommend appropriate updates to existing frameworks.
• Conduct research, benchmarking and analysis of emerging governance practices, regulatory developments and relevant industry trends.
• Provide technical advice on governance policy development and the interpretation of applicable requirements.
• Support relevant departments in developing and maintaining governance arrangements aligned with ADNOC 's corporate framework.

• Monitor changes to corporate, functional and divisional policies and identify their implications for existing documentation.
• Recommend amendments to policies, procedures, operating frameworks and associated governance records.
• Coordinate the review, approval, amendment and implementation of governance-related documents.
• Support effective document control, governance record management and publication of approved policies and standards.
• Maintain consistency between departmental procedures and applicable corporate governance requirements.
• Facilitate the appropriate flow of governance information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Provide guidance to business functions on policy interpretation, implementation and documentation requirements.

• Support the definition and application of ADNOC Group 's authority hierarchy.
• Review the roles, responsibilities and authority limits assigned to relevant decision‑makers.
• Monitor compliance with established Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements and governance controls.
• Perform second-line-of-defence responsibilities relating to corporate governance matters.
• Identify potential gaps or inconsistencies in authority structures, governance processes and supporting documentation.
• Escalate identified governance risks and report breaches through the appropriate authority channels.
• Recommend corrective actions and improvements to strengthen governance accountability and transparency.

• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders on governance policies, procedures and operating frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant departments across ADNOC Group.
• Coordinate with Legal, Governance and Compliance leadership on governance-related matters.
• Engage with legal advisors and business representatives to support consistent…