Legal and Compliance · Full-time
Direct employerManager, Corporate Governance
Cairo / New Cairo / Cairo GovernorateManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 1 Nov 2026
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Corporate Governance Framework
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Corporate Governance Framework, including governance policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Review and update governance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, Corporate Governance Codes, and international best practices.
- Conduct governance gap assessments and recommend improvement initiatives to strengthen governance maturity.
- Assess the effectiveness of governance controls, policies, procedures, and compliance practices across the organization.
- Develop and maintain a Corporate Governance Scorecard aligned with regulatory requirements and governance best practices.
- Design and monitor Governance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure governance effectiveness.
- Conduct periodic governance effectiveness assessments (monthly, quarterly, and annually) covering the Board, Board Committees, Senior Management, and governance practices.
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Board Governance & Corporate Secretariat Support
- Support the Corporate Secretariat in enhancing Board and Board Committee governance practices and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinate Board and Committee annual performance and self-assessment exercises, monitor improvement plans, and track implementation.
- Coordinate onboarding activities for newly appointed Board members, ensuring completion of all governance and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely preparation of Board and Committee agendas, reports, presentations, meeting packs, and minutes.
- Assess adherence to Board governance policies and governance standards.
- Extract governance reports and analytics from the Board Portal and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
Governance Oversight & Internal Committees
- Review and evaluate the governance structure, mandates, and effectiveness of internal and functional committees.
- Conduct periodic reviews of committee charters, terms of reference, and governance structures to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
- Coordinate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions to monitor regulatory developments and recommend governance enhancements.
- Prepare governance evaluation reports and dashboards for the CEO, Executive Management, Board, Governance Committee, and General Assembly.
Governance Reporting, Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Support internal and external governance audits by coordinating documentation, evidence, and corrective action plans.
- Monitor the implementation of governance action plans, audit recommendations, and regulatory observations.
- Support regulatory inspections and ensure governance practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Prepare periodic governance reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
Governance Documentation & Records Management
- Maintain governance documentation, including policies, committee charters, governance manuals, and Board records.
- Ensure proper retention, version control, confidentiality, and accessibility of governance-related documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Governance Culture & Awareness
- Promote a strong governance culture across the organization.
- Design and deliver governance awareness programs, induction sessions, workshops, and training initiatives for Board members, management, and employees.
- Foster awareness of governance principles, ethical conduct, and regulatory expectations throughout the organization.
Board Engagement & Professional Development
- Identify and assess the professional development needs of Board members.
- Support the planning, delivery, and continuous enhancement of Board development, succession, and professional engagement programs.
- Coordinate Board learning initiatives to ensure directors remain informed of emerging governance practices, regulatory developments, and industry trends.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Corporate Governance is mandatory.
- GRI Sustainability Reporting Certification is preferred.
- 7–10 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, legal, or company secretarial functions.
- At least 3–5 years in the financial services sector.
- GRC background
- Experience working with Central Bank-regulated institutions.
- Experience supporting Boards and Board Committees.
- Strong exposure to Board and Committee governance practices and regulatory interactions.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, banking regulations, and governance best practices.
- Excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic & English), both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation preparation skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
- High integrity, professionalism, ownership, and ethical conduct.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills with internal and external parties including Board Committees and regulatory entities.
- Team player with the ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and positive engagement across stakeholders.