Senior Manager - Business Affairs and Governance

Senior Manager – Business Affairs and Governance

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 284+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Senior Manager – Business Affairs & Governance at Dubai Holding Investments. The job holder is responsible for managing governance, compliance, and company secretarial initiatives across the organization’s portfolio. The role ensures robust governance frameworks, effective board and committee operations, and compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, while supporting the organization’s strategic objectives through strong portfolio oversight and transaction support.

If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

• Lead the review, development, and continuous enhancement of governance documents including policies, charters, and manuals to ensure alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee governance processes across the portfolio, ensuring effective board and committee structures, clear decision-making authorities, and timely execution of governance actions.
• Act as a trusted governance advisor to senior management and boards, providing guidance on governance matters, regulatory expectations, and good corporate practices.
• Create and maintain a consolidated snapshot of the organization’s portfolio, including boards, committees, and delegated authorities for each portfolio company.
• Ensure investment and portfolio governance overviews are accurate and updated, facilitating informed decision‑making.
• Oversee the maintenance of governance trackers and ensure up‑to‑date governance records.
• Establish a robust monitoring and reporting framework to track the performance of governance bodies across the portfolio.

• Oversee and implement a robust compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and governance standards across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing regulatory and statutory compliance obligations, including filings, disclosures, renewals, and reporting requirements.
• Lead periodic compliance reviews and governance health checks, identifying gaps and driving remediation actions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on UK and US legal and regulatory considerations relevant to portfolio companies, transactions, and ongoing operations.
• Embed ESG considerations into governance processes, templates, and reporting, in line with organizational priorities and stakeholder expectations.

• Provide strategic oversight of company secretarial activities across designated portfolio companies, ensuring compliance with statutory and governance requirements.
• Oversee and support board and committee operations, including agendas, papers, resolutions, minutes, action tracking, and annual governance calendars.
• Ensure the maintenance of statutory registers, constitutional documents, delegated authorities, and corporate records in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for directors, shareholders, and external advisors on company secretarial and governance matters.

• Support the Executive Director on strategic governance initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate governance-related inputs into internal and external…