Governance & Compliance Manager Holding Group

About the Role

RAWAJ, a leading Saudi Holding Group of companies based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Governance & Compliance Manager. This part-time role requires over 10 years of experience and involves developing and implementing governance and compliance frameworks across the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. The position focuses on strengthening accountability, transparency, delegation of authority, regulatory compliance, and institutional discipline.

Role Purpose and Impact

The Governance & Compliance Manager will be instrumental in building the Group’s governance infrastructure from the ground up. This role goes beyond policy drafting to drive practical implementation, identify compliance gaps, monitor corrective actions, and ensure governance requirements are integrated into daily business practices. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional with a practical approach to governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Group’s corporate governance framework.
• Develop and maintain Group policies, regulations, governance manuals, and related procedures.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the Group’s Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework.
• Track Board and executive management decisions, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of agreed actions.
• Support the Board of Directors and its committees.
• Establish and maintain the Group compliance register, including regulatory requirements, licenses, permits, and renewal requirements.
• Monitor compliance issues, violations, and corrective actions across the Group.
• Develop and maintain the Group’s key risk register and coordinate risk monitoring and reporting.
• Administer conflict-of-interest and related-party transaction frameworks and related disclosures.
• Monitor subsidiaries’ compliance with Group policies, governance requirements, and approved authorities.
• Coordinate contracts, legal matters, and disputes with external legal advisers when required.
• Support the development and documentation of internal controls in coordination with Finance and other relevant functions.
• Support the establishment of the Internal Audit function and coordinate with independent internal audit service providers during the initial stage.
• Prepare periodic governance, compliance, and risk reports for the CEO, Board, and relevant Board committees.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Over 15 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi corporate and regulatory environment.
• Practical experience across several of the following areas: Corporate Governance, Compliance, Board Governance, Policies & Procedures, Risk Management, and Internal Controls.
• Experience within a holding company or diversified group is preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong ability to develop governance frameworks and policies, and ensure their practical implementation across the organization.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, communication, and senior-management reporting skills.

Work Setting

This is a part-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic Saudi Holding Group. The role requires a professional capable of operating effectively within a multi-subsidiary environment.