Corporate Governance Manager

• Ensure understanding of the strategic objective for the Bank and support in achieving the department's strategy and related strategic plans.
• Work closely with the CG Division Leadership / Governance committee, plus all Governance consultants, advisors, etc., to support BoD and Senior Management Governance initiatives.
• Follow up on Business area compliance with all mandated Corporate Governance issues and directives in a timely and effective manner, and report any noted deficiencies up the chain of command, as appropriate.
• Provide consultative and advisory services to all levels of BAJ management, as applicable and required.
• Utilize all available external tools and intelligent analysis to assist in the development of governance decision frameworks;
• Maintain fluid, regular, consistent and positive contact and communication with the regulators and other oversight agencies through the appropriate communication channels;
• Assure BoD & Bank Compliance management awareness of all incoming CG regulatory directives and initiatives.
• Supports the development and implementation of international best practices in Corporate Governance across Bank Al Jazira, including interactions with its subsidiary entities;
• Works with the Head of Corporate Governance to define the required corporate governance standards for Bank Al Jazira based on emerging best practices and regulatory requirements;
• Manages the updates to the Bank Al Jazira Corporate Governance manual, Delegations of Authorities matrix and Conflict of Interest Registry
• Reviews and manages updates to all Corporate Governance manuals, related policies and procedures
• Assists in the Supervision of Corporate Governance practices across the Bank, and raises concerns and gaps identified up the chain of Command, as required;
• Assists CG Management in the review and supervision of Corporate Governance practices across the Bank and in the preparation of a report on identified concerns and gaps, for Board and Board Committee Presentation
• Assists in the dissemination of corporate governance related communication with external parties including publication of corporate governance activities in the Annual Report and other external communications (e.g., press releases)

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration or any relevant major.
• Around 5 years of experience with a preference 3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Prior experience in Regulatory Banking Practices, or Oversight Reporting and Monitoring.