Enterprise Risk Manager

Company Description

The Integrated Gas Company (IGC), established in December 2022, manages all allocations, assets, rights, and obligations related to the purchase, sale, import of natural gas and related products on behalf of the government of the Sultanate of Oman. The company is responsible for raising the efficiency of gas sector management and ensuring that contract terms with producers and consumers are effectively implemented.

IGC develops gas allocation strategies and executes government policies on gas pricing and sectoral allocations. Through these activities, the company aims to grow economic activity and maximize in-country value in the gas sector and related industries.

The Enterprise Risk Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Muscat, responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across IGC’s operations and strategic initiatives. The role involves developing and maintaining an enterprise risk management framework, conducting risk assessments for gas allocation, contracts, and commercial activities, and coordinating risk reporting to leadership.

• Lead the implementation and continual enhancement of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Embed enterprise risk management into strategic planning, business decision-making, and operational processes.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation across strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and emerging risks.
• Develop and strengthen governance, compliance, and internal controls frameworks to improve organizational resilience.
• Monitor key risk indicators and provide risk insights and reporting to Executive Management and governance committees.
• Support risk assessments for major projects, strategic investments, business transformation initiatives, and energy sector priorities.
• Lead business continuity and organizational resilience initiatives.
• Promote a strong risk culture through stakeholder engagement, awareness, and capability development.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and business functions to deliver an integrated governance and assurance approach.
• Support the organization's objectives in alignment with Oman Vision 2040, national energy priorities, and Net Zero 2050 commitments.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional certification such as COSO ERM, CRM, FRM, PMI-RMP, CRMA, CIA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, or Internal Audit, including leadership experience.
• Experience implementing Enterprise Risk Management frameworks based on ISO 31000 and/or COSO ERM.
• Experience with in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors is preferred.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Experience presenting enterprise risk matters to Executive Management and Board Committees is desirable.
• Fluent in English;
  Arabic is strongly preferred.

At IGC, you will play a central role in shaping the future of Oman's energy sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact function, influence national energy strategy, and create sustainable value for the Sultanate and its people.