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Hybrid Head of Group Governance
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Head of Group Governance driving governance framework and compliance in a dynamic FinTech environment. Ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of accountability across the Group.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development, approval, and rollout of governance policies, procedures, and standards across the Group.
- Monitor compliance with governance processes and escalate areas of concern to senior leadership.
- Maintain oversight of governance registers, including policy renewals, delegations of authority, and governance committee actions.
- Create, maintain, and track a seasonal governance reporting schedule, ensuring timely delivery of packs, minutes, and reporting obligations.
- Observe segregation of duties and adhere to the Group’s Conflicts of Interest Policy, declaring and managing any actual or potential conflicts in accordance with established procedures.
- Design, deliver, and maintain training programs that strengthen governance knowledge and application across the Group.
- Develop governance-specific learning materials (e.g. policy awareness, compliance modules, and role-based governance responsibilities).
- Lead awareness initiatives and campaigns that embed governance principles into day-to-day practices, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
- Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
- Coordinate governance reporting requirements (internal and external), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align governance processes with regulatory obligations.
- Support internal audits and external reviews by providing governance documentation and evidence of compliance.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen governance controls and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- At least 5 years experience in governance, compliance, or corporate administration.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including reporting lines (entity, statutory, functional) and escalation procedures.
- Ability to recognise, declare, and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest, and maintain independence of judgment.
- Willingness to undertake training and professional development in governance, risk, and compliance.
- Ability to apply professional judgement, evaluate alternatives, and document clear rationales for governance decisions.
- Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage
- Local perks
- Beautiful offices
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