Senior Specialist - Governance

ADGM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) seeks a seasoned governance professional to develop and manage its governance framework in line with strategic direction. The role includes KPI development, coordination with assurance and business functions, and high-level secretariat support to key management committees.

You will oversee governance policies, confidentiality controls, and delegation matrices, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards across ADGM Authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and international standards.
• 8+ years in governance or related area.
• Experience in financial services is preferred.
• Experience with regulators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage ADGM-wide governance framework and policies.
• Support KPI development for governance.
• Provide secretariat support to ADGM committees.
• Maintain governance delegation frameworks and registers.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and risk controls.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The role is responsible for supporting with developing and managing responsibilities of the governance function of ADGM; assist in the development and regular review of an authority matrix and develop governance practices in line with the ADGM’s requirement.
The role also supports in managing a wide range of governance requirements including coordination with the ADGM’s assurance and business functions and assist the Head of Governance with high level secretariat support to key ADGM management committees to ensure broader governance requirements are in place and well managed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of ADGM wide governance framework by developing the governance strategy, policies, procedures, framework, and operational plan in line with ADGM strategy and direction.
• Support developing Key Performance Indicators, for the governance function.
• Support with managing the activities of the governance function in accordance with the overall ADGM business and operational tolerances.
• Manage the development of annual governance report in collaboration with other functions.
• Keep abreast of sector-wide developments and governance related topics.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance with regard any governance issues within ADGM and ADGM Authorities.
• Assist and advise on appropriate governance structures within ADGM and ADGM Authorities, including the promotion of a good governance culture.
• Support with establishing the governance framework that is relevant to ADGM and ADGM Authorities and support in managing it in a controlled way and ensure its implementation across ADGM wide and serve as the custodian for the same.
• Manage compliance with relevant legislation and regulation pertaining to the governance of ADGM and ADGM Authorities and challenge non-adherence.
• Assist with the development of management committees’ terms of reference and appropriate governance structures to support objectives.
• Support the Head of Governance to ensure that management committees operate in accordance with their Terms of Reference
• Provide secretariat support to key ADGM committees.
• Maintain and support administration and management of delegations’ frameworks for all ADGM Authorities to ensure levels of delegation are clearly communicated and adhered to.
• Support the Head of Governance to ensure organisational policies are up to date and workplace practices are in alignment with the governance framework to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the follow-up of actions agreed during meetings of the Board, Board committees, and management committees, and Boards’ of ADGM subsidiaries.
• Maintain Register of Interest for all Board and Board Committees’ members.
• Provide support and guidance to ADGM risk, compliance and internal audit functions to ensure sound governance culture within ADGM.
• Assist the Head of Governance on the development, maintenance, and review of the ADGM Delegation of Authority Matrix
• Support with developing the functional charter of the governance function
• Conduct a periodic review of the governance framework of the business and recommend opportunities for improvement based on applicable leading practice and the changing environment.
• Support the Head of Governance to carry out special projects and assignments as needed as part of the oversight function.

Information Security related:

• Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions.
• Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration, or in a related field
• Possess knowledge of federal and local regulations as well as international accepted standards and leading industry practices

Work Experience

• A minimum of 8 + Years in governance function or relevant area
• Experience in financial services industry is preferred
• Experience in dealing with federal, local and regional regulators is a plus

Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire 114 hectares of Al Maryah Island.

ADGMs three independent authorities - the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts - together ensure that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide.