Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Assistant Manager

The Assistant GRC Manager will support the VP–Governance in establishing, monitoring, and enhancing corporate governance frameworks across the Group and its subsidiaries. The role involves overseeing Board and Committee effectiveness, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and promoting best governance practices. It serves as a key link between the Group and subsidiaries to strengthen governance maturity and accountability.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Group Governance Framework applicable across all subsidiaries and associates.
• Draft, review, and periodically update Group Governance Policies, Charters, and Committee Terms of Reference.
• Establish minimum governance standards for subsidiaries & associates aligned with regulatory, shareholder, and best-practice expectations.
• Monitor compliance of subsidiaries & associates with the Group’s governance framework and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate and report on the status of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) development and implementation across subsidiaries and associates.
• Maintain visibility of Boards of Directors (BODs) and Committees (Audit, Risk, Nomination, etc.) across subsidiaries & associates.
• Track meeting calendars, agendas, and minutes to ensure timely convening, adequate quorum, and proper documentation.
• Assess and report on the composition, diversity, and competencies of Boards and Committees.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend succession planning, director training, and committee restructuring where necessary.
• Support in establishing new committees where gaps exist (e.g., Risk, Governance, or ESG Committees).
• Develop tools and mechanisms for Board and Committee performance evaluation (both individual and collective).
• Monitor implementation of action plans arising from governance reviews and Board assessments.
• Prepare periodic Group Governance Reports summarizing subsidiary governance status, issues, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit to ensure governance alignment across assurance functions.
• Maintain a central governance database / dashboard of Board members, committee memberships, terms, and mandates.
• Provide advisory support to subsidiary management and board secretaries in implementing governance frameworks.
• Identify governance-related risks (e.g., conflicts of interest, lack of independence, succession gaps).
• Develop mitigation measures and report high-risk areas to management.
• Benchmark against local and international governance standards and recommend enhancements.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or any related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, CMA regulations, and Companies Law.
• Expertise in Board evaluation, policy development, and governance analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.