Manager Governance Risk & Compliance

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Manager Governance Risk & Compliance to oversee governance committee operations and administration. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, focuses on ensuring effective decision-making, compliance with governance frameworks, and the efficient execution of committee responsibilities within the organization. The Manager will support organizational governance effectiveness through robust committee management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, scheduling, and administration of governance committees and related governance forums.
• Oversee the preparation, review, quality assurance, and distribution of committee agendas, reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Ensure committee submissions comply with governance requirements, approval protocols, documentation standards, and established procedures.
• Coordinate committee meetings and ensure timely circulation of meeting packs, resolutions, and governance communications.
• Oversee the preparation and review of meeting minutes, action logs, decision registers, and governance records.
• Monitor and track committee actions, decisions, and resolutions to ensure timely completion and accountability across business functions.
• Provide governance advice and support to stakeholders regarding committee processes, documentation requirements, and governance expectations.
• Maintain governance frameworks, committee charters, terms of reference, and governance documentation repositories.
• Prepare governance reports, committee performance metrics, dashboards, and management updates for leadership review.
• Identify governance risks, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Support governance audits, compliance reviews, and assurance activities related to committee operations and governance practices.
• Lead and develop governance coordinators, analysts, or support staff while promoting governance best practices and continuous improvement.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in managing governance committees, executive forums, or board-related activities.
• Proven experience in preparing governance documentation, committee submissions, minutes, and action trackers.
• Experience supporting governance frameworks, policy implementation, and organizational governance initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with senior executives, committee members, and business stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance audits, compliance reviews, and governance reporting activities.

Internal and External Interactions

The role involves significant interaction with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive governance. Key internal interactions include the Governance Office, Executive Leadership, Committee Chairs and Members, Legal Department, Internal Audit, Risk Management Team, Corporate Functions, Business Units, and the Board Secretariat. External interactions will involve Governance Advisors, External Auditors, Regulatory Authorities, Consultants, and Governance Service Providers.