Job Description

A. Governance Framework

• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of the corporate governance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Review and update governance policies and manuals in line with regulatory requirements, Corporate Governance guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Conduct governance gap assessments and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance controls, procedures, and compliance practices across the organization.
• Promote governance awareness and culture through training, induction, and awareness sessions for stakeholders.

B. Board Operations & Corporate Secretariat Support

• Support the Corporate Secretariat in optimizing Board and Committee operations and governance practices.
• Assist in Board and Committee annual self-assessment exercises and follow up on improvement plans.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new Board members and ensure completion of all governance requirements.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of Board materials, reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.

C. Internal Governance System

• Review and evaluate the alignment of internal and functional committees with governance standards and approved mandates.
• Conduct periodic reviews of committee charters, structures, and effectiveness.
• Prepare annual governance evaluation reports for the CEO and Senior Management.
• Coordinate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions to monitor regulatory developments and provide governance recommendations when needed.

D. Governance Reporting & Audit Support

• Support governance-related audit engagements (internal and external) and provide required documentation and corrective action plans.
• Consolidate and prepare governance reports for the Board, Governance Committee, and General Assembly.
• Monitor implementation progress of governance action plans and regulatory observations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Corporate Governance is mandatory.
• GRI Sustainability Reporting Certification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Governance, Compliance, or Corporate Secretariat functions within the banking industry.
• Strong exposure to Board and Committee governance practices and regulatory interactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, banking regulations, and governance best practices.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic & English), both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation preparation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• High integrity, professionalism, ownership, and ethical conduct.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills with internal and external parties including Board Committees and regulatory entities.
• Team player with the ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and positive engagement across stakeholders.