Manager, Corporate Governance

<h3>1. Corporate Governance Framework</h3><ul>
<li>Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Corporate Governance Framework, including governance policies, procedures, and manuals.</li>
<li>Review and update governance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, Corporate Governance Codes, and international best practices.</li>
<li>Conduct governance gap assessments and recommend improvement initiatives to strengthen governance maturity.</li>
<li>Assess the effectiveness of governance controls, policies, procedures, and compliance practices across the organization.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a Corporate Governance Scorecard aligned with regulatory requirements and governance best practices.</li>
<li>Design and monitor Governance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure governance effectiveness.</li>
<li>Conduct periodic governance effectiveness assessments (monthly, quarterly, and annually) covering the Board, Board Committees, Senior Management, and governance practices.</li>
</ul><h3>2. Board Governance &amp; Corporate Secretariat Support</h3><ul>
<li>Support the Corporate Secretariat in enhancing Board and Board Committee governance practices and operational effectiveness.</li>
<li>Coordinate Board and Committee annual performance and self-assessment exercises, monitor improvement plans, and track implementation.</li>
<li>Coordinate onboarding activities for newly appointed Board members, ensuring completion of all governance and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely preparation of Board and Committee agendas, reports, presentations, meeting packs, and minutes.</li>
<li>Assess adherence to Board governance policies and governance standards.</li>
<li>Extract governance reports and analytics from the Board Portal and recommend opportunities for process improvement.</li>
</ul><h3>3. Governance Oversight &amp; Internal Committees</h3><ul>
<li>Review and evaluate the governance structure, mandates, and effectiveness of internal and functional committees.</li>
<li>Conduct periodic reviews of committee charters, terms of reference, and governance structures to ensure ongoing effectiveness.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions to monitor regulatory developments and recommend governance enhancements.</li>
<li>Prepare governance evaluation reports and dashboards for the CEO, Executive Management, Board, Governance Committee, and General Assembly.</li>
</ul><h3>4. Governance Reporting, Audit &amp; Regulatory Compliance</h3><ul>
<li>Support internal and external governance audits by coordinating documentation, evidence, and corrective action plans.</li>
<li>Monitor the implementation of governance action plans, audit recommendations, and regulatory observations.</li>
<li>Support regulatory inspections and ensure governance practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.</li>
<li>Prepare periodic governance reports and management information for senior stakeholders.</li>
</ul><h3>5. Governance Documentation &amp; Records Management</h3><ul>
<li>Maintain governance documentation, including policies, committee charters, governance manuals, and Board records.</li>
<li>Ensure proper retention, version control, confidentiality, and accessibility of governance-related documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.</li>
</ul><h3>6. Governance Culture &amp; Awareness</h3><ul>
<li>Promote a strong governance culture across the organization.</li>
<li>Design and deliver governance awareness programs, induction sessions, workshops, and training initiatives for Board members, management, and employees.</li>
<li>Foster awareness of governance principles, ethical conduct, and regulatory expectations throughout the organization.</li>
</ul><h3>7. Board Engagement &amp; Professional Development</h3><ul>
<li>Identify and assess the professional development needs of Board members.</li>
<li>Support the planning, delivery, and continuous enhancement of Board development, succession, and professional engagement programs.</li>
<li>Coordinate Board learning initiatives to ensure directors remain informed of emerging governance practices, regulatory developments, and industry trends.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related field.</li>
<li>Professional certification in Corporate Governance is mandatory.</li>
<li>GRI Sustainability Reporting Certification is preferred.</li>
<li>7–10 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, legal, or company secretarial functions.</li>
<li>At least 3–5 years in the financial services sector.</li>
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<li>GRC background</li>
<li>Experience working with Central Bank-regulated institutions.</li>
<li>Experience supporting Boards and Board Committees.</li>
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<li>Strong exposure to Board and Committee governance practices and regulatory interactions.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, banking regulations, and governance best practices.</li>
<li>Excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic &amp; English), both written and verbal.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation preparation skills.</li>
<li>High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management capabilities.</li>
<li>High integrity, professionalism, ownership, and ethical conduct.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills with internal and external parties including Board Committees and regulatory entities.</li>
<li>Team player with the ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and positive engagement across stakeholders.</li>
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