Governance Specialist

About the Role

Trivers is seeking a Governance Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for developing, updating, and implementing the Group's corporate governance manual in alignment with the Group’s vision, mission, goals, and corporate objectives. The specialist will support functional heads across the Group in developing strategies, policies, and business processes to achieve strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of Group Governance in line with the Group’s strategy, vision, mission, values, and corporate objectives.
• Develop, update, and maintain the Group governance manual, including governance structure, reporting, monitoring, policy design, legal framework, and role descriptions for leadership and board members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, review, and obtain approval for new policies, procedures, workflow processes, and systems.
• Act as custodian of the Group governance framework manual, advising management on necessary updates and improvements.
• Lead the implementation of the Group’s governance framework and set parameters for compliance.
• Communicate with functional heads and staff regarding corporate governance compliance and report any violations.
• Ensure compliance with all resolutions passed by the Board or its committees.

Group Governance and Policies Expertise

• Provide support to all Group functions in developing functional policies, procedures, workflow processes, and system integration.
• Conduct benchmarking for best functional practices among peer organizations to ensure the Group adapts to industry standards.
• Support compliance and functional heads in the implementation of policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance

• Assist the Group Board Secretary in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ensure all Group policies and practices align with KSA laws and regulations.
• Align subsidiary policies and practices with Group standards, considering specific operational contexts.
• Stay informed about evolving governance regulations and contribute to policy development to ensure organizational alignment with best practices.

Stakeholder Relations

• Interact and collaborate with stakeholders, including Board members, committees, external consultants, and functional heads, maintaining professional relations.
• Engage with Group senior leadership to understand governance-related concerns and issues, escalating valid points to the Group Board Secretary.
• Assist the Group Board Secretary in addressing inquiries and requests from Board and committee members, facilitating constructive engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant governance role.
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with various stakeholders.