Principal Specialist, Business Partner MA
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About the Role
Ma'aden Aluminium Company seeks a Principal Specialist to serve as the primary interface between Corporate Affairs and assigned portfolios. The role coordinates government engagement, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder management, requiring 6+ years of experience in corporate affairs or government relations.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the primary interface between Corporate Affairs and the assigned portfolio
- Coordinate all government related interactions, regulatory engagements, and stakeholder communications
- Ensure alignment between portfolio strategies and Corporate Affairs objectives
- Translate business strategies, project requirements, and operational challenges into structured Corporate Affairs plans
- Facilitate regulatory pathways, government engagement efforts, and escalation requirements
- Identify high risk regulatory, policy, or government related challenges impacting timelines or project delivery
- Support the planning and execution of engagements with ministries, regulators, and national entities
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments, licensing frameworks, and compliance requirements
- Support executives in preparing for high level government engagements
- Recommend enhancements to coordination models, engagement standards, and submission quality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field
- Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, or related field
- Proven experience working with senior leadership on complex, multi stakeholder initiatives
- Exposure to highly regulated environments involving licensing, technical compliance frameworks, or nationally governed programs
- Strong stakeholder management skills across government entities and internal leadership
- In depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, licensing regimes, and compliance protocols within the Kingdom
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Job Purpose
- The Business Partner Corporate Affairs serves as the primary interface between Corporate Affairs and the assigned portfolio, ensuring effective coordination of government engagement, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder management.
Key Accountabilities
- Act as the primary interface between Corporate Affairs and the assigned portfolio
- Coordinate all government related interactions, regulatory engagements, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure alignment between portfolio strategies and Corporate Affairs objectives.
- Support the positioning of initiatives in line with national priorities, including industrial development, localization, and strategic sector advancement.
- Translate business strategies, project requirements, and operational challenges into structured Corporate Affairs plans.
- Facilitate regulatory pathways, government engagement efforts, and escalation requirements.
- Identify high risk regulatory, policy, or government related challenges impacting timelines or project delivery.
- Escalate critical issues and ensure proper tracking, resolution, and closure.
- Support the planning and execution of engagements with ministries, regulators, and national entities.
- Ensure alignment of messaging, briefing materials, and advocacy positioning.
- Engage in portfolio planning sessions and leadership forums.
- Provide structured insights on external dynamics, regulatory sensitivities, and stakeholder expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- Proven experience working with senior leadership on complex, multi stakeholder initiatives.
- Exposure to highly regulated environments involving licensing, technical compliance frameworks, or nationally governed programs.
- Familiarity with critical minerals, strategic resources, or specialized industrial value chains is preferred.
Skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills across government entities and internal leadership
- In depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, licensing regimes, and compliance protocols within the Kingdom.
- Ability to interpret and navigate technical regulatory requirements and align business plans with approved compliance pathways.
- Strong judgment and decision making capability in complex and sensitive matters.
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