Governance Manager

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh seeks a senior governance professional to develop and enhance the corporate governance framework and governance manual. You will establish and maintain DOA frameworks and approval matrices, strengthening transparency, accountability, and governance culture across the organization.

The role includes reviewing structures and processes, developing policy management methodologies, and supporting boards, regulators, and executives with charter development, decision tracking,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Governance, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in Corporate Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in developing governance manuals, authority matrices, and governance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the corporate governance framework and governance manual.
• Establish and maintain delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks and approval matrices.
• Strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance culture across the organization.
• Review and optimize organizational structures, governance processes, and decision-making mechanisms.
• Develop methodologies for policy and procedure management and oversee their lifecycle.
• Support the governance of boards, committees, and executive bodies, including charter development and decision tracking.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities on governance-related requirements.
• Prepare governance reports, assessments, and recommendations for executive management and board committees.
• Conduct governance maturity assessments, identify gaps, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Corporate governance knowledge

Regulatory affairs experience

Governance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Governance, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field

Master’s degree

Job description

• Develop and enhance the corporate governance framework and governance manual.
• Establish and maintain delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks and approval matrices.
• Strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance culture across the organization.
• Review and optimize organizational structures, governance processes, and decision-making mechanisms.
• Develop methodologies for policy and procedure management and oversee their lifecycle.
• Support the governance of boards, committees, and executive bodies, including charter development and decision tracking.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities on governance-related requirements.
• Prepare governance reports, assessments, and recommendations for executive management and board committees.
• Conduct governance maturity assessments, identify gaps, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Governance, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in Corporate Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in developing governance manuals, authority matrices, and governance reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• GRCP (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Professional)
• GRCA (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Auditor)
• CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)