Senior Director - Governance Risk And Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Director to build and lead a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) function from the ground up for a large, diversified organisation undergoing a major transformation. This high‑visibility position reports directly to the Board and senior executives, shaping the enterprise’s governance framework and risk culture.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the Group Governance Framework, policies, committee structures and delegated authorities.
• Establish enterprise‑wide risk management frameworks, risk appetite statements and reporting mechanisms.
• Develop and oversee regulatory compliance programmes, internal controls and governance processes.
• Lead business continuity, crisis management and organisational resilience initiatives.
• Provide governance oversight for information security, cyber risk and emerging technology risks.
• Support ESG governance initiatives and integrate sustainability into risk management.
• Recruit, develop and manage a high‑performing GRC team.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Risk or related disciplines.
• Proven track record of building or transforming enterprise‑wide GRC functions.
• Strong experience working with Boards, Executive Committees and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive governance maturity.
• Exposure to ESG, information security, cyber risk or AI governance is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to create a GRC function from scratch in a greenfield environment.
• Direct exposure to Board and Executive leadership.
• Strategic influence across the entire organisation.
• Key role within a wider corporate transformation programme.