Corporate Governance Officer

Job Description

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy driving innovation and excellence across the global energy sector. Building on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), EGI delivers strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to tackle complex challenges of the energy transition.

With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, EGI partners with clients across the globe to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grids design & digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.

As we continue to scale up and expand internationally, our ambition is to become a global leader in power systems consultancy, helping build resilient and sustainable energy systems worldwide.

Your function

As Corporate Governance Officer, you ensure that EGI's entities, governance framework, quality processes, and corporate operations function is structured in a compliant and efficient manner.

Acting as a key member of the COO Office within Operations & Governance (OPSG), this role combines hands-on execution with structured oversight. You play a central role in ensuring that EGI's multi-entity structure operates smoothly, remains aligned with Group standards, and continuously improves its internal processes.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance EGI's governance framework across all entities.
• Ensure compliance of entities with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Coordinate Board and shareholder matters: agendas, resolutions, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate documentation.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, policy updates, and corporate structuring initiatives.

Process Optimization & Project Coordination

• Lead and coordinate governance, compliance, and operational improvement projects.
• Standardize workflows, simplify and harmonize procedures, and develop structured documentation frameworks.
• Act as a central interface between Legal, Finance, HR, and senior management.
• Prepare governance updates, dashboards, and reports for leadership.

Contract Oversight & Administrative Support

• Conduct preliminary reviews of contracts to ensure compliance with internal policies and identify risks.
• Maintain contract tracking systems and corporate documentation repositories.
• Provide reliable, high-quality administrative support to the COO Office and stakeholders.

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

• Own and coordinate the annual ISO 9001 audit process; liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including process documentation and improvement actions.
• Integrate lessons learned from audits and projects into daily operations.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across entities.

Profile & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Law, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 3-7+ years in corporate governance, compliance, quality management, legal operations, or corporate administration.
• Experience with ISO 9001 audits and Quality Management Systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to multi-entity or international corporate structures is an asset.
• Experience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and audit processes.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across departments.
• Detail-oriented and structured working style.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and reliability.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Proactive, independent and solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative approach, capable of coordinating effectively across teams.
• Adaptable and capable of handling complex multi-entity governance challenges.

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organisation, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector toward a future of clean, sustainable energy, smarter, more flexible grids, decentralised production, and HVDC systems spanning seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Brussels