Manager - Governance & Compliance

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a Manager – Governance and Compliance to join the Governance, Risk and Compliance team. The role focuses on supporting governance, risk and compliance activities across the organization’s portfolio, maintaining robust frameworks, and ensuring regulatory alignment.

You will coordinate governance across portfolio companies, update governance trackers, and assist with audits, due diligence, and compliance reviews while supporting executive stakeholders with timely insights.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in governance, risk or compliance.
• Experience in portfolio management or company secretarial support.

Responsibilities

• Support governance document reviews and alignment with best practices.
• Coordinate governance processes across the portfolio and action items.
• Develop and maintain Governance, Risk and Compliance Manual.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Portfolio management

Company secretarial

Education

Regulatory knowledge

Governance certifications

Job description

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 Manager – Governance and Compliance within the Governance, Risk and Compliance team at Dubai Holding Investments. The role holder is responsible for supporting the delivery and ongoing management of governance, risk, and compliance activities across the organization’s portfolio. The role helps maintain robust governance frameworks, supports compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributes to the organization’s objectives through effective portfolio coordination and company secretarial 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.

Key Accountabilities:

Governance Support & Coordination

• Support the review and updating of governance documents to ensure alignment with best practices and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate governance processes across the portfolio, supporting the timely and effective delivery of action items.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manual.
• Identify gaps in governance, risk, and compliance processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Create and maintain a consolidated snapshot of the organization’s portfolio, including governance bodies for each portfolio company.
• Ensure investment overviews are accurate and updated, facilitating informed decision‑making.
• Maintain governance trackers and ensure governance records are complete and up to date.
• Support the monitoring and reporting framework used to track the performance of governance bodies across the portfolio.

Contract & Compliance Management

• Maintain and update the contract management tracker, ensuring it is regularly monitored and kept current.
• Support the integration of ESG considerations into governance forms and memos.
• Support the implementation of governance matters in accordance with the governance framework and processes.
• Support the review of UK and US legal aspects arising in relation to DHI’s activities, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
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• Support compliance reviews to identify potential risks, monitor adherence to governance standards, and follow up on agreed corrective actions.

Company Secretarial & Transaction Support

• Provide company secretarial support for assigned portfolio companies.
• Support the review of legal aspects of transactions, particularly in relation to UK and US regulations.
• Ensure governance compliance for transaction-related invoices and other financial matters.
• Support due diligence activities for transactions, coordinating governance and compliance inputs and escalating material risks as appropriate.
• Support the Executive Director – Governance, Risk & Compliance on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate governance activities for assigned portfolio companies and provide timely updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support governance-related audit activities, monitor findings, and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the risk management framework, supporting the identification, tracking, and mitigation of potential risks.

Who we are looking for:

• 2 – 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an investment environment
• Relevant experience in governance, risk, compliance, portfolio management, company secretarial, or legal support activities.

Education/Professional Certification:

• Ability to support the delivery and continuous improvement of governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance principles, with the ability to identify issues and support mitigation actions.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.