Corporate Governance Manager

Job Purpose:The Governance Manager is responsible for knowing, understanding, and implementing Corporate Governance policies and procedures.The Job holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining corporate governance framework, related policies, and procedures in accordance with UAE CB Corporate Governance Regulations and Standards and code of governance issued by the Security & Commodities Authority. He/She will ensure that robust and proportionate corporate governance processes are implemented and adhered to. The job holder will assist the Head of Corporate Governance and Board affairs in building strong corporate governance culture across the bank through developing Charters for the Board, Board Committees and also Executive Management Committees.The Governance Manager may be assigned other duties as required, to support the general operations and governance of the organization.Job Accountabilities:Be responsible for maintaining and developing the Bank’s corporate governance framework, policies, and procedures in compliance with the UAE CB regulations and Standards and the Corporate Governance code of Security and Commodities Authority (SCA).Taking the lead for governance compliance across the Bank and pro-actively challenging non-adherence.Implement governance programs in line with internal and regulatory requirements. Monitoring and ensuring that the governance programs are workingDevelop new and where applicable revise the Board and its Committee chartersActively assist the Head of Corporate Governance and Board affairs in conducting Annual General MeetingSupport the Board and its Committee in conducting periodic performance self-assessmentAnnual General Meetings – support the Head of Governance and Board affairs in preparation for the AGM.Ensure that public and investor disclosures on Bank‘s website are accurate and are disclosed in timely manner.QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Qualifications:Minimum a recognized degree in Business or a related discipline.ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Governance in Banks.Job Specific Skills:Expert level of UAE CB Corporate Governance Regulations and Standards, code of Corporate Governance of Security and Commodity Authority and industry best practices of corporate governance.Preferred Certification/TrainingPreferably Certification or advanced courses in Corporate Governance.Generic Skills RequirementsExcellent problem-solving skills.Self-driven team player, strong interpersonal skills, analyticalStrong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.CompetenciesExcellent written and spoken communication in Englishpreferably Arabic speaking