Assistant Vice President (AVP) Corporate Governance / Board Secretary FAB Capital

About the Role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) Corporate Governance / Board Secretary for FAB Capital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for supporting the Board and its Committees, performing the Board secretariat function, and maintaining the Corporate Governance Policy of FAB Capital KSA. The AVP ensures compliance with applicable governance and regulatory requirements, acts as Board Secretary, and serves as a trusted governance adviser to the Chair, Board Members, and Senior Management.

Role Context and Reporting

As the designated Board Secretary for FAB Capital KSA, this position operates within the governance arrangements of the regulated entity. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of FAB Capital KSA and has a functional reporting line to the Group Head of Corporate Governance, FAB Group. This structure ensures alignment with Group Corporate Governance standards and practices and supports effective Board governance, local regulatory compliance, and FAB Group governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and Group Head of Corporate Governance in maintaining an effective governance framework for FAB Capital KSA.
• Act as Board Secretary to the Board and its Committees, including agenda planning, meeting administration, minute-taking, decision recording, and action follow-up.
• Prepare and circulate meeting notices, agendas, and supporting materials within required timeframes.
• Maintain complete and secure records of Board and Board Committee papers, minutes, resolutions, and attendance.
• Coordinate the execution, certification, filing, and communication of Board and Board Committee resolutions and decisions.
• Prepare the Company’s Corporate Governance disclosures and Annual CG Report, ensuring alignment with international standards.
• Provide governance support for corporate transactions, new activities, regulatory reviews, audits, and special projects affecting FAB Capital KSA.
• Monitor and assess changes to applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and governance requirements, recommending updates to governance arrangements.
• Administer annual self-assessment questionnaires for the Board, Board Committees, and Management Committees.
• Act as the designated backup for the Head of Compliance during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of regulatory obligations and reporting.
• Deliver governance-related training and awareness sessions for staff and Board members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services or other regulated environments, with a focus on Board and executive-level committees.
• Fluent in English and/or Arabic, with highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Board Committees.
• Strong understanding of governance requirements applicable to regulated financial institutions.
• Experience interacting with regulators and senior executives.
• Knowledge of the Saudi Companies Law and governance requirements applicable to FAB Capital KSA.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing the full Board and Board Committee secretariat cycle.
• Professional governance or company secretarial qualifications are preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate colleagues.
• Collaborative team player capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing a challenging workload.
• Strong ethics and integrity, with the ability to manage market-sensitive and highly confidential information responsibly.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and may require travel to other FAB locations as needed. The role involves close collaboration with the Chair, Board and Board Committee members, CEO, and Senior Management of FAB Capital KSA, while maintaining a functional relationship with Group Corporate Governance in the UAE.