Position summary

A well-established international organisation operating in a dynamic, highly regulated commercial environment (Energy & Natural Resources), recruiting via Michael Page, is seeking a Senior Corporate Governance Manager in Dubai. The role leads governance, compliance, KYC, and ESG strategy enterprise-wide, partnering with the Board and executive leadership on key risk matters and championing strong governance, sustainable growth, and high standards of compliance and corporate responsibility.

Why this role matters

In a highly regulated sector, credible governance and compliance protect the organisation’s licence to operate, while a clear ESG strategy underpins sustainable growth and stakeholder trust. This senior role connects those agendas, embedding ethical decision-making and corporate accountability across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the governance function by managing compliance, KYC, and governance professionals and enhancing the company’s governance framework, Board processes, committee structures, and delegated authority models.
• Oversee compliance programmes covering sanctions, AML, KYC, anti-bribery, and conduct risk.
• Drive ESG strategy including sustainability reporting, responsible trading initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with external and senior stakeholders including regulators, auditors, investors, banks, and senior leadership to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Champion an ethical culture of corporate accountability, driving continuous improvement in governance standards and best practices.

Team and stakeholders

You will manage a team of compliance, KYC, and governance professionals and partner with the Board, executive leadership, regulators, auditors, investors, and banks.

Key details

This is a permanent role based in Dubai, offering senior-level exposure to executive management, Board members, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience across corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial, or related functions, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory compliance, Board governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience overseeing compliance, KYC/AML, sanctions, or risk management within a regulated sector.
• Proven track record in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and engaging senior stakeholders including Boards and regulators.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex regulatory environments, and balance commercial objectives with governance and risk.