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.