Senior Specialist, Corporate Governance

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Governance develops and implements corporate governance practices aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice, with particular focus on ADNOC's policies and procedures framework. The role supports relevant departments in developing, implementing and monitoring their policies, operating frameworks and related documentation, and acts as a second line of defence on governance matters.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor changes in corporate, functional and divisional policies and advise on required updates to documentation, policies and procedures.
• Provide technical advice on governance policy development, including reviewing issues and trends and preparing evaluations and research.
• Lead the regular review, update and drafting of the corporate governance frameworks directing, controlling and holding the group accountable.
• Ensure compliance with the group's authority hierarchy and the roles and limits of authority holders.
• Identify requirements, set standards and promote awareness of best corporate governance practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments, and escalate risks and report breaches in line with authority delegations.
• Manage day-to-day governance documents, policies, standards and frameworks, and publish control documents.
• Work with external auditors and regulators on reporting requirements under the DOA framework.
• Support the design of training materials for stakeholders and the upskilling of Specialists and Support Managers, and assist the Manager with reporting and performance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised institute; Law, Banking, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in an international law firm, in-house legal department, or in Compliance or Corporate Governance.
• Professional proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Specialist certification or special training is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of regional and jurisdictional best practices, codes, legislation and regulations.
• Understanding of governance in PJSC, LLC, SPV and other company structures.
• Drafting of governance frameworks, including board materials, charters, delegation matrices and policies.
• Record management and training material design for boards, committees and secretaries.
• Experience assisting with board activities such as agenda preparation, minutes and presentations.