Governance Manager

Title: Governance Manager

Department: COO - Business Management

Location: Riyadh

Core Responsibilities:

• The SAB COO BM team provides dedicated, strategic and governance support for the Chief Operating Officer(COO) in SAB. We work collaboratively with other teams internally and externally on the Chief Operating Officer(COO)’s behalf, providing a range of business management services including governance, communications and people engagement, strategy execution, financial management, sustainability, quality, governance and risk management. Key responsibilities of the governance team include:
• Governance Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and external regulatory requirements. Coordinate governance processes and frameworks across all COO division sales-related functions.
• Reporting and Insights: Manage the production of timely, accurate, and insightful governance reports for the COO divisions and senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making. Consolidate and present status reports, KPIs, and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure governance activities support and reflect the organization's strategic objectives, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a central point of contact for governance-related matters across COO functions, facilitating collaboration between operational teams and leadership.
• Risk and Issue Management: Monitor, track, and escalate key risks, issues, and non-compliance, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans and follow-up actions are in place.
• Policy and Procedure Compliance: Ensure operational adherence to internal controls, standards, and governance policies across all COO divisions.
• Governance Forums Management: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate governance meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documented actions, and accountability tracking.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in governance processes and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Awareness: Drive awareness and understanding of governance processes across teams through targeted training and communication initiatives.
• Audit and Regulatory Support: Support internal and external audits by ensuring timely provision of documentation and responses related to governance activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Banking, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• Total experience in banking or financial services 7+ years.
• Prior experience in Governance Risk, Compliance, or Policy Management 3+ years.