Corporate Governance & KYC Officer

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to senior leadership

Global governance exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Corporate Governance Officer / Assistant Company Secretary to support boards and committees, enhance governance frameworks and manage documentation across the trading business. The role emphasizes meticulous minute-taking, policy review and ensuring accountability in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and commercial teams, driving governance standards while coordinating meetings, due diligence, and KYC activities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal operations, paralegal, or governance-focused compliance functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Law or Governance, Compliance, or related discipline.
• Proven experience supporting boards, committees and governance reporting processes.
• Strong documentation, policy review, drafting and minute-taking with excellent written English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agenda prep, minute-taking and action tracking.
• Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare governance reports and management information for internal stakeholders and committees.
• Monitor governance processes, ensuring documentation, approvals and records are accurate.
• Support governance due diligence and KYC activities with stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance and commercial teams to embed governance in transactions and initiatives.

Skills

governance

kyc

compliance

board

minutes

paralegal

law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Governance

Job description

This is a Corporate Governance Officer / Assistant Company Secretary responsible for supporting board and committee governance, maintaining governance and compliance frameworks, managing documentation, producing high-quality minutes, and ensuring accountability across the trading business.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international organisation operating within the energy, commodities, and trading sector, with a growing presence in the UAE. The business offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where governance and operational excellence are strategic priorities.

Description

Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-up activitiesMaintain and enhance corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to support business objectivesPrepare governance reports and management information for internal stakeholders and governance committeesMonitor compliance with governance processes, ensuring documentation, approvals, and records remain accurate and completeSupport governance-related due diligence and KYC activities while liaising with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictionsCollaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and commercial teams to ensure governance requirements are embedded within transaction approval processes, committee activities, and key corporate initiatives.

Profile

5-8 years of experience within corporate governance, company secretarial, legal operations, paralegal, or governance-focused compliance functionsBachelor's degree in Law or a Governance, Compliance, or related disciplineProven experience supporting boards, committees, executive stakeholders, and governance reporting processesStrong documentation, policy review, drafting, and minute-taking skills with exceptional written EnglishResilient, organised, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and evolving environmentDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, using strong stakeholder management skills to drive accountability and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.

Job Offer

Opportunity to help build and shape a growing governance function within a prominent international organisationExposure to senior leadership, complex governance matters, and regional and global stakeholders across the business

Skills

governance, kyc, compliance, board, minutes, paralegal, law