Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi Holding Group of companies based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
The Governance & Compliance Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing the governance and compliance framework across the Holding Company and its subsidiaries, strengthening accountability, transparency, delegation of authority, regulatory compliance, and institutional discipline.
Ideal Candidate is a practical, highly organized professional who can help build the Group’s governance infrastructure from the ground up. The successful candidate should go beyond drafting policies and be capable of driving implementation, identifying compliance gaps, monitoring corrective actions, and ensuring that governance requirements are embedded in day-to-day business practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Group’s corporate governance framework.
- Develop and maintain Group policies, regulations, governance manuals, and related procedures.
- Develop, administer, and monitor the Group’s Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework.
- Track Board and executive management decisions and ensure timely follow-up and closure of agreed actions.
- Support the Board of Directors and its committees.
- Establish and maintain the Group compliance register, including regulatory requirements, licenses, permits, and renewal requirements.
- Monitor compliance issues, violations, and corrective actions across the Group.
- Develop and maintain the Group’s key risk register and coordinate risk monitoring and reporting.
- Administer conflict-of-interest and related-party transaction frameworks and related disclosures.
- Monitor subsidiaries’ compliance with Group policies, governance requirements, and approved authorities.
- Coordinate contracts, legal matters, and disputes with external legal advisers when required.
- Support the development and documentation of internal controls in coordination with Finance and other relevant functions.
- Support the establishment of the Internal Audit function and coordinate with independent internal audit service providers during the initial stage.
- Prepare periodic governance, compliance, and risk reports for the CEO, Board, and relevant Board committees
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Preferably 15+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Good knowledge of the Saudi corporate and regulatory environment.
- Practical experience across several of the following areas: Corporate Governance, Compliance, Board Governance, Policies & Procedures, Risk Management, and Internal Controls.
- Experience within a holding company or diversified group is preferred.
- Strong ability to develop governance frameworks and policies and, importantly, ensure their practical implementation across the organization.
- Strong organizational, follow-up, communication, and senior-management reporting skills.
