Head of GRC & Board Affairs

Head of GRC & Board Affairs

The Head of GRC & Board Affairs is a strategic role responsible for driving and enhancing the organization's governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) framework, while also serving as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and executive management.

• Board Affairs & Corporate Secretariat:
• Plan, organize, and manage all Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive meeting agendas, board packs, and presentations.
• Draft accurate Minutes of Meetings (MoM) and record official Board resolutions.
• Follow up with executive management to ensure the execution of Board directives and action items.
• Advise the Board and Executive Management on corporate governance best practices, regulatory requirements, and their legal duties.
• Facilitate the annual Board performance evaluation process and manage the induction/onboarding of new Board members.
• Corporate Governance:
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the Corporate Governance framework.
• Maintain and update the Delegation of Authority matrix.
• Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and updating of corporate policies, charters, and codes of conduct.
• Risk Management:
• Develop and oversee the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy and framework.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes.
• Maintain the corporate Risk Register and report on key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Compliance:
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable local and international laws, industry regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and work closely with Internal/External Auditors.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory bodies.
• Manage the corporate whistleblowing channels and investigate compliance breaches or ethical violations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. (Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Legal affairs, with at least 3+ years in a Board-facing or Corporate Secretary role.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), or Corporate Secretary Certification are highly desirable.