A leading organization is seeking a Senior Membership, Licensing & Trade Specialist to lead regulatory administration, licensing, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight activities within a highly regulated environment. This role is suited for an experienced professional with a strong background in trade operations, regulatory compliance, licensing, and stakeholder management, capable of driving operational excellence while supporting strategic initiatives and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead membership registration, licensing, renewal, and compliance verification activities.
Review, verify, and approve regulatory and operational documentation.
Oversee databases, records management, and documentation controls to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Coordinate with government entities, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders on operational and compliance-related matters.
Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and corrective action initiatives.
Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational and performance data.
Prepare management reports, dashboards, presentations, briefing materials, and technical documentation.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and process improvement initiatives.
Lead stakeholder engagement activities, awareness programs, and training initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Contribute to strategic planning, operational enhancement, and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Economics, Customs Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, licensing, compliance, trade operations, customs, governance, or related functions.
Experience working with government entities, regulatory authorities, international organizations, or highly regulated environments is strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing regulatory processes, compliance activities, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Experience developing policies, procedures, reports, and governance frameworks is advantageous.
Professional certifications in compliance, governance, trade, customs, or related disciplines would be a plus.
Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience working with regulatory platforms, databases, or enterprise systems.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
Professional fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

Experienced professional with a strong background in compliance, licensing, regulatory affairs, trade operations, or governance.
Comfortable operating within structured, policy-driven environments.
Demonstrates strong leadership potential and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experienced in engaging with government entities, regulators, and senior stakeholders.
Able to balance operational execution with strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintains strong professional etiquette, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.
Candidates with experience working within GCC regulatory, government, trade, compliance, or licensing environments are highly desirable.