Senior Corporate Governance Manager

Yello; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Yello, a well-established international organisation, seeks a senior Corporate Governance leader in Dubai. You will lead and develop the Corporate Governance function, oversee compliance, KYC, and governance professionals, and ensure a robust governance framework aligned with regulatory expectations.

The role requires 10+ years in governance and a Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or related field. You will partner with regulators and Boards, drive ESG initiatives, and champion ethical

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate governance, compliance, or related functions, with leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Corporate Governance function, managing compliance, KYC, and governance professionals.
• Own and enhance the company's governance framework, Board processes, committee structures, and delegated authority models.
• Provide senior oversight of compliance programmes covering sanctions, AML, KYC, anti-bribery, and conduct risk.
• Drive the organisation's ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, responsible trading initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with regulators, auditors, investors, banks, and senior leadership to strengthen governance and risk management practices.
• Champion a culture of ethical decision-making and corporate accountability across the organisation, driving continuous improvement in governance standards and best practices.

Education

Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Job description

Our client is a well-established international organisation operating in a dynamic and highly regulated commercial environment. The business is committed to strong governance, sustainable growth, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and corporate responsibility.

• Lead and develop the Corporate Governance function, managing compliance, KYC, and governance professionals.
• Own and enhance the company's governance framework, Board processes, committee structures, and delegated authority models.
• Provide senior oversight of compliance programmes covering sanctions, AML, KYC, anti-bribery, and conduct risk.
• Drive the organisation's ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, responsible trading initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with regulators, auditors, investors, banks, and senior leadership to strengthen governance and risk management practices.
• Champion a culture of ethical decision-making and corporate accountability across the organisation, driving continuous improvement in governance standards and best practices.

• Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience across corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial, or related functions, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory compliance, Board governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience overseeing compliance, KYC/AML, sanctions, or risk management activities within a regulated sector.
• Proven track record in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and engaging with senior stakeholders including Boards and regulators.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex regulatory environments, and balance commercial objectives with governance and risk considerations.