About the Role
Namaa Global is recruiting a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist for one of its clients, a leading sports regulatory organization. The role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive GRC framework that ensures adherence to national and international sporting regulations, promotes organizational integrity, and supports operational excellence across the sports ecosystem.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance structures, managing enterprise and operational risks, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality standards specific to the sports industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to the sports sector.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments covering sporting events, athlete welfare, integrity, and organizational operations, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable national and international regulations, internal policies, and quality standards.
- Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and documentation for senior management, executive committees, and internal and external audits.
- Support internal and external audit activities, including follow-up on findings and corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with sports federations, clubs, event organizers, and internal departments to promote compliance, governance best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert guidance and advisory support on governance, risk, and compliance matters to internal stakeholders.
- Regularly review and enhance governance frameworks and risk management processes to align with evolving international sports regulations and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Governance, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).
- 35 years of relevant professional experience in governance, compliance, or risk management, preferably within the sports sector or a regulatory environment.
- Strong experience in policy development, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and audit support.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of governance and risk management standards such as ISO 31000, and familiarity with sports-related regulations and frameworks (e.g., WADA Code, CAS procedures).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
- Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Audit & Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- High Ethical Standards & Attention to Detail
