Government Relations Officer - TMF Group

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is the leading provider of critical compliance and administrative services. We serve corporations fund managers financial institutions and private clients operating expanding and investing in multiple jurisdictions.

We work hand in hand with global advisors and lawyers supporting their clients with dedicated local expertise covering 87 jurisdictions from 125 whollyowned offices.

Job Summary:

As a Government Relations Officer you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the relationship between the CRMs and the relevant government portals. You will work closely with internal stakeholders (Cluster CRMs) to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws as well as to develop and implement strategies that promote the Companys and Client interests and objectives.

Please make sure you attach your CV in English for smoother recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the Client and government authorities at all levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government officials CRMs Clients and regulatory bodies.
• Stay uptodate with the latest rules and regulations and best practices in Government Portals such as Qiwa Muqeem MHRSD MOFA MISA ETIMAD etc.
• Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments and changes that may impact the Clients operations such as Nitaqat Saudization job titles etc. and provide timely feedback to the relevant CRM.
• Provide guidance to internal CRMs on regulatory compliance issues and government affairs matters.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings events and other activities related to Clients with the CRMs.
• Manage and maintain the Clients government affairs database including tracking Clients Licenses Block Visa quota Employees Records transfers and Iqama renewals etc. and regulatory developments and maintaining accurate records of all governmentrelated activities.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and provide guidance to the company on compliance.
• Provide advice and guidance to the cluster caseworker on government relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of government processes and regulatory frameworks as well as experience working with government authorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a wide range of CRMs and GRD.

Ideally you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor degree in business administration or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in HR/ Government relations role public affairs or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills / Strong interpersonal skills (Fluent English and Arabic.)
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment and government processes/portals.
• Experience in dealing with government authorities and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.

Whats in it for you

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF;
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• Youll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients;
• Through our corporate social responsibility programme youll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world as well as from home helping you find the right worklife balance to perform at your best.