Senior Specialist Corporate Governance

Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and contracting firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced professional to manage corporate governance and compliance. The role involves developing governance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing guidance to the Board of Directors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in governance or legal compliance, alongside strong communication skills in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate governance, legal compliance, or board affairs.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance regulations and frameworks.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor corporate governance policies and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on governance matters.
• Coordinate Board meetings and documentation.
• Conduct regular governance assessments.

Skills

Corporate governance understanding

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Education

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

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and monitor corporate governance policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with local regulations and global best practices.

2. Ensure the company’s compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by regulatory bodies (e.g., CMA, Ministry of Commerce).

3. Provide guidance and support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees on governance-related matters.

4. Prepare and review charters for the Board and its committees and ensure their regular updates.

5. Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and minute-taking.

6. Monitor compliance with internal governance policies such as conflict of interest, related party transactions, and code of conduct.

7. Contribute to the development of the Annual Corporate Governance Report and other required disclosures.

8. Conduct regular governance assessments and propose improvements to strengthen governance practices.

9. Work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, and HR to promote a culture of integrity and accountability.

   1. Stay informed of updates to corporate governance regulations and advise management on implications and implementation.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

2. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate governance,, legal compliance, or board affairs.

3. Solid understanding of corporate governance regulations and frameworks (e.g., CMA Corporate Governance Regulations, OECD principles).

4. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

5. Excellent command of English and Arabic.