Job Description

1. Corporate Governance Framework

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Corporate Governance Framework, including governance policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Review and update governance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, Corporate Governance Codes, and international best practices.
• Conduct governance gap assessments and recommend improvement initiatives to strengthen governance maturity.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance controls, policies, procedures, and compliance practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain a Corporate Governance Scorecard aligned with regulatory requirements and governance best practices.
• Design and monitor Governance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure governance effectiveness.
• Conduct periodic governance effectiveness assessments (monthly, quarterly, and annually) covering the Board, Board Committees, Senior Management, and governance practices.

2. Board Governance & Corporate Secretariat Support

• Support the Corporate Secretariat in enhancing Board and Board Committee governance practices and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate Board and Committee annual performance and self-assessment exercises, monitor improvement plans, and track implementation.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for newly appointed Board members, ensuring completion of all governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely preparation of Board and Committee agendas, reports, presentations, meeting packs, and minutes.
• Assess adherence to Board governance policies and governance standards.
• Extract governance reports and analytics from the Board Portal and recommend opportunities for process improvement.

3. Governance Oversight & Internal Committees

• Review and evaluate the governance structure, mandates, and effectiveness of internal and functional committees.
• Conduct periodic reviews of committee charters, terms of reference, and governance structures to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions to monitor regulatory developments and recommend governance enhancements.
• Prepare governance evaluation reports and dashboards for the CEO, Executive Management, Board, Governance Committee, and General Assembly.

4. Governance Reporting, Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Support internal and external governance audits by coordinating documentation, evidence, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of governance action plans, audit recommendations, and regulatory observations.
• Support regulatory inspections and ensure governance practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare periodic governance reports and management information for senior stakeholders.

5. Governance Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain governance documentation, including policies, committee charters, governance manuals, and Board records.
• Ensure proper retention, version control, confidentiality, and accessibility of governance-related documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

6. Governance Culture & Awareness

• Promote a strong governance culture across the organization.
• Design and deliver governance awareness programs, induction sessions, workshops, and training initiatives for Board members, management, and employees.
• Foster awareness of governance principles, ethical conduct, and regulatory expectations throughout the organization.

7. Board Engagement & Professional Development

• Identify and assess the professional development needs of Board members.
• Support the planning, delivery, and continuous enhancement of Board development, succession, and professional engagement programs.
• Coordinate Board learning initiatives to ensure directors remain informed of emerging governance practices, regulatory developments, and industry trends.

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.
• 7–10 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, legal, or company secretarial functions.
• At least 3–5 years in the financial services sector.
• GRC background
• Experience working with Central Bank-regulated institutions.
• Experience supporting Boards and Board Committees.
• 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.