Governance, Risk & Compliance Director

Company Overview

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and risk registers.
• Oversee compliance programs, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.
• Monitor organizational risks and develop mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations for senior management and board committees.
• Lead governance and compliance initiatives aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and external regulatory entities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in large corporations, semi-government, real estate, infrastructure, investment, or regulated sectors is highly preferred.

Professional Certifications Preferred

• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
• CRMA – Certification in Risk Management Assurance
• CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner

• ICA / Compliance Certifications

• Governance or Risk-related certifications

Core Competencies

• Corporate Governance

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Strategic Leadership
• Policy Development
• Executive Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking

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