Director of Corporate Governance (DCG001)

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Corporate Governance to lead governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with local regulations and best practices. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia, along with strong communication skills in Arabic and English. This role is pivotal for aligning governance practices with the group's strategic goals, including potential IPO preparations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in corporate governance or legal advisory roles.
• Proven knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of corporate governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance best practices.
• Advise the board and senior management on governance practices.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership

Legal Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or Public Policy

Postgraduate qualifications in Governance or Corporate Law

Job description

Director of Corporate Governance (DCG001)

Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a high-profile Saudi investment group with diversified holdings across real estate, financial services, and industrial ventures to appoint a principled, detail-oriented, and regulatory-savvyDirector of Corporate Governance , based in Riyadh. This role sits at the core of the groups institutional maturity agenda, ensuring that governance practices align with local regulations, stakeholder expectations, and the groups ambition to prepare for future IPO or strategic partnerships.

Role Purpose

To lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of corporate governance frameworks across the group, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, board effectiveness, policy standardization, and best practice governance across all subsidiaries and holding structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of corporate governance including board structure, committee mandates, shareholder relations, and disclosure practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) governance regulations, Tadawul listing requirements, and SAMA guidelines where applicable.
• Advise the board, board committees, and senior management on governance practices, legal obligations, and risk mitigation related to oversight responsibilities.
• Maintain and regularly update corporate governance manuals, board charters, codes of conduct, and shareholder engagement policies.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, agendas, minutes, and resolutions, ensuring compliance with quorum and voting procedures.
• Oversee the onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of board members.
• Work closely with legal, risk, audit, and compliance functions to ensure integrated governance practices across the group.
• Prepare governance disclosures, ESG reports, and stakeholder communications in alignment with regulatory timelines and transparency standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of experience in corporate governance, company secretariat, or legal advisory roles, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks, including CMA Corporate Governance Regulations, Tadawul rules, and relevant GCC legal structures.
• Bachelors degree in Law, Business, or Public Policy; postgraduate qualifications in Governance, Corporate Law, or ICSA certification preferred.
• Experience advising boards and executive committees in family-owned, listed, or pre-IPO environments.

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Discreet, detail-oriented, and principled, with strong boardroom communication skills.
• Effective in managing sensitive governance challenges across diverse shareholder and family dynamics.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong drafting and interpretation skills in both languages.

Required Skills:

Corporate Governance Subsidiaries Compliance Dynamics Strategic Partnerships Mitigation Capital Manuals Transparency Oversight Financial Services Resolutions Codes Structures Regulatory Compliance Real Estate Arabic Partnerships Onboarding Timelines Communication Skills Regulations Design Business English Leadership Training Communication Management