# Governance Specialist

> Maharah Human Resources Company · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** General Department of Governance, Compliance and Risk

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled **Corporate Governance Specialist** with solid experience in governance practices for companies listed on the **Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)**. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the **Capital Market Authority (CMA)** Corporate Governance Regulations, Companies Law, and related regulatory frameworks. The role will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of the company's corporate governance framework while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

## Requirements

### Job Title

**Corporate Governance Specialist**

### Location

Saudi Arabia

### Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled **Corporate Governance Specialist** with solid experience in governance practices for companies listed on the **Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)**. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the **Capital Market Authority (CMA)** Corporate Governance Regulations, Companies Law, and related regulatory frameworks. The role will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of the company's corporate governance framework while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

### Key Responsibilities

### Corporate Governance

-   Implement and maintain the corporate governance framework in accordance with CMA Corporate Governance Regulations and the Saudi Companies Law.
-   Review and update governance policies, procedures, charters, and delegation of authority.
-   Ensure compliance with governance requirements applicable to listed companies.
-   Monitor regulatory developments issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), Tadawul, and other relevant authorities.

### Board & Committee Affairs

-   Coordinate Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings.
-   Prepare agendas, board packs, minutes of meetings, and resolutions.
-   Maintain governance records and official corporate documentation.
-   Monitor implementation of Board and Committee resolutions.

### Regulatory Compliance

-   Ensure compliance with CMA disclosure and reporting requirements.
-   Support the preparation and review of governance disclosures within the Annual Report.
-   Coordinate regulatory filings and respond to governance-related inquiries from regulators.
-   Conduct governance compliance assessments and gap analyses.

### Governance Advisory

-   Provide governance advice to executive management and business units.
-   Promote governance awareness across the organization.
-   Support governance improvement initiatives and maturity assessments.
-   Assist in developing governance KPIs and reporting dashboards.

### Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
-   **Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate governance for listed companies in Saudi Arabia.**
-   Strong knowledge of:

-   **Capital Market Authority (CMA) Corporate Governance Regulations**
-   **Saudi Companies Law**
-   **Tadawul Listing Rules**
-   **Corporate Governance Best Practices**

-   Experience supporting Board of Directors and Board Committees.
-   Experience preparing governance reports, disclosures, and board documentation.

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Professional certification in Corporate Governance.
-   Legal background or experience within Legal & Governance functions.
-   Experience working in listed companies .

### Key Competencies

-   Corporate Governance
-   CMA Regulations
-   Tadawul Listing Rules
-   Saudi Companies Law
-   Board Secretariat
-   Board Governance
-   Regulatory Compliance
-   Governance Framework
-   Board Committees
-   Governance Reporting
-   Disclosure & Transparency
-   Stakeholder Management

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