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Overview

• The Vice President (VP),Global Head of Enterprise Governance, is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, leading, and continuously enhancing the bank’s enterprise-wide governance framework.
• This includes defining Group-level standards, decision rights, accountability, while ensuring strong oversight, clear escalation mechanisms, and alignment across the bank’s operating model.
• This leader will drive the bank’s commitment to sound corporate governance practices across all regions and functions, ensuring transparency, integrity, and resilience in an increasingly complex global regulatory environment.
• Own and maintain the Group’s governance framework covering all business units, functions, and entities.
• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive global governance strategy aligned with the bank’s objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Define governance standards for delegation of authority, decision-making processes, and reporting lines.
• Champion a culture of strong governance and ethical behaviour across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff, SPOCs and Governance functions across all business lines and control functions to drive culture change and align the bank-wide governance framework, and risk appetites.
• Monitor emerging governance trends, regulatory changes, and global best practices impacting financial services.
• Provide oversight of processes for monitoring regulatory developments and translating them into governance frameworks.
• Monitor and challenge Group-level adherence to regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.
• Act as a strategic liaison with global regulators, supporting examinations, inquiries, and supervisory dialogues.
• Oversee governance aspects of regulatory reviews, remediation programs, and inspections, ensuring effective accountability and escalation.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Law, or a related field.
• Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in governance, compliance, risk management, or legal functions within a large, complex, and globally regulated financial institution.
• Proven Track Record in Developing & Implementing Governance Frameworks: Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and embedding robust corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures at a global scale.
• The leading financial institution in MENA
• While more than half a century old, we proudly think like a challenger, startup, and innovator
• in banking and finance, powered by a diverse and dynamic team who put customers first.
• Together, we pioneer key innovations and developments in banking and financial services.
• Our mandate?
• To help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering with them through
• the highs and lows to help them reach their goals and unlock their unique vision of success.
• Delivering superior service to clients by leading with innovation, treating colleagues with dignity and fairness while pursuing opportunities that grow shareholders value.
• We actively contribute to the community through responsible banking in our mission to inspire more people to Rise.