Governance Manager Job Riyadh area,Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Business

Meeting Management:
Plan, organize, and manage all Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings (e.g., Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration Committees).
Board Packs & Agendas:
Prepare and distribute comprehensive meeting agendas, board packs, and presentations in a timely manner.
Minutes & Resolutions:
Draft accurate Minutes of Meetings (MoM) and record official Board resolutions.
Action Tracking:
Follow up with executive management to ensure the execution of Board directives and action items.
Advisory:
Advise the Board and Executive Management on corporate governance best practices, regulatory requirements, and their legal duties.
Board Evaluation & Onboarding:
Facilitate the annual Board performance evaluation process and manage the induction/onboarding of new Board members.

2. Corporate Governance:

Framework Development:
Develop, maintain, and enhance the Corporate Governance framework, ensuring alignment with local regulations and international best practices.
Delegation of Authority (DOA):
Maintain and update the Delegation of Authority matrix, ensuring it is properly implemented across all departments.
Policy Management:
Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and updating of corporate policies, charters, and codes of conduct.
ERM Implementation:
Develop and oversee the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy and framework.
Risk Assessment:
Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes across all business units.
Risk Registers:
Maintain the corporate Risk Register and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) to the Risk Committee and the Board.
Business Continuity:
Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies.

4. Compliance:

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure the organization complies with all applicable local and international laws, industry regulations, and licensing requirements.
Monitoring & Auditing:
Conduct internal compliance reviews and work closely with Internal/External Auditors to address findings.
Reporting:
Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory bodies (e.g., Capital Market Authority, Central Bank, Ministry of Commerce) as required.
Whistleblowing & Ethics:
Manage the corporate whistleblowing channels and investigate compliance breaches or ethical violations.

Qualifications &

Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. (Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred).
Experience:

Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Legal affairs, with at least 3+ years in a Board-facing or Corporate Secretary role.
Certifications:

Professional certifications such as Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), or Corporate Secretary Certification are highly desirable.

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