Sr. Corporate Governance Manager

Role Purpose:

The Sr. Corporate Governance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, governance codes, and leading practices. The role provides expert advice to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Executive Management, and business functions on governance matters, ensuring effective decision-making, accountability, transparency, and ethical business conduct.

The incumbent oversees governance policies, Board and Committee governance processes, delegated authorities, governance reporting, and governance improvement initiatives while fostering a strong governance culture across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Strategy and Governance

• Develop and continuously enhance the Corporate Governance Framework in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and applicable governance standards.
• Review and update governance policies, frameworks, charters, and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and leading practices.
• Ensure governance principles are embedded across all business functions.
• Monitor emerging governance trends and recommend improvements to strengthen governance maturity.
• Support the implementation of governance initiatives and strategic transformation programmes.

2. Board and Committee Governance

• Manage the governance framework for the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Review and maintain Board and Committee Charters, Terms of Reference, and delegated authority matrices.
• Coordinate periodic governance effectiveness reviews for the Board and Committees.
• Ensure governance documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor implementation of Board and Committee resolutions and action items.

3. Corporate Governance Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate governance regulations, statutory requirements, and internal governance policies.
• Conduct governance compliance assessments and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate governance reporting for senior management and the Board.
• Monitor governance-related regulatory developments and assess organizational impact.
• Support regulatory inspections and governance reviews

4. Governance Policies and Frameworks

• Develop, maintain, and periodically review governance manuals, policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Manage the Delegation of Authority (DoA) Framework and governance approval processes.
• Maintain governance documentation and organizational governance structures.
• Support the periodic review of the organization's governance model.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary governance adviser to management on governance-related matters.
• Build effective relationships with Board members, Executive Management, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and external regulators.
• Coordinate with business functions to ensure governance requirements are effectively implemented.
• Promote awareness of governance responsibilities across the organization.

6. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and Board papers for Executive Management and Board Committees.
• Monitor governance performance indicators and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Benchmark governance practices against recognized local and international standards.
• Lead governance improvement initiatives and promote governance excellence.

7. People Management

• Coach and mentor governance team members.
• Support performance management, development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA, LLM, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Professional qualifications in Corporate Governance or related disciplines are preferred, such as:
• -Chartered Governance Professional (CGI)
• -Chartered Secretary (CGI)
• -Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• -Institute of Directors (IoD) Certification
• -Corporate Governance certifications from recognized institutions

Work Experience:

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Corporate Governance, Board Governance, Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Company Secretariat.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or senior governance role.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and Board Committees.
• Experience within financial services, investment institutions, sovereign wealth funds, private equity, or regulated organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of governance regulations, regulatory expectations, and governance leading practices.

Knowledge:

• Corporate Governance Frameworks and Principles
• Board of Governance and Committee Practices
• Governance Codes and Regulatory Requirements
• Delegation of Authority Frameworks
• Enterprise Risk Management concepts
• Internal Control Frameworks
• Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance
• Board of Effectiveness Assessments
• Governance Reporting
• Policy Development
• Ethics and Business Conduct

Skills:

• Corporate Governance
• Board and Committee Administration
• Governance Framework Development
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Executive Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Communication and Influencing
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral Competencies:

• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Accountability
• Sound Judgement
• Confidentiality
• Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Strategic Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Resilience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Governance framework maturity and effectiveness.
• Timely review and update of governance policies and Board charters.
• Compliance with applicable governance requirements.
• Completion of Board and Committee action items within agreed timelines.
• Quality and timeliness of governance reports.
• Governance audit and regulatory review outcomes.
• Implementation of governance improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with governance support.
• Delivery of governance training and awareness programmes.
• Achievement of departmental objectives and governance KPIs.