Senior Governance Specialist

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

**Key Responsibilities**

**Policy Development & Implementation**:

- Assist in drafting and updating governance policies and procedures, ensuring they align with company goals and regulatory requirements in all operational markets.
- Collaborate with various departments (e.g., legal, operations, HR, finance) to ensure that governance policies are integrated into day-to-day operations and understood by relevant teams.

**Regulatory Compliance Monitoring**:

- Monitor and track changes in regulations across different countries and regions where the company operates.
- Conduct research on international governance standards and provide recommendations for adapting policies to meet local compliance requirements.
- Ensure company adherence to regulatory requirements by conducting periodic audits and checks on compliance practices.

**Risk Management Support**:

- Support the identification and assessment of key risks related to governance, providing input on mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to develop risk controls that align with governance objectives.

**Governance Documentation**:

- Maintain and update governance documentation, ensuring that policies, procedures, and guidelines are properly organized and accessible to stakeholders.
- Track and document governance changes, ensuring all records are kept up to date for audit readiness.

**Internal Communication & Training**:

- Assist in creating training materials and programs to educate employees and management on new governance policies and procedures.
- Conduct workshops or presentations for teams to ensure compliance and understanding of governance frameworks.
- Act as a point of contact for employees regarding governance-related questions and policy clarifications.

**Audit Preparation & Assistance**:

- Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation, tracking compliance issues, and responding to auditor requests.
- Work closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth audit processes and resolve any compliance gaps.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Liaise with external consultants, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities to stay informed about regulatory updates and ensure the company remains compliant.
- Support the governance team in maintaining relationships with external partners and regulators.

**Requirements**:
**Experience**:

- 5-7 years of experience in governance, compliance, or a related field, with exposure to multinational regulations and governance frameworks.
- Experience working in a fast-paced tech environment or a company undergoing rapid growth is a plus.
- Experience with governance-related audits and knowledge of internal control systems is desirable.

**Skills**:

- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Familiarity with international regulations and the ability to adapt governance practices to meet regional standards.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in managing governance documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey governance policies clearly across various levels of the organization.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Law, Governance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in governance, risk, or compliance (e.g., CGEIT, CCEP, CRMA) are a plus.
- Experience with compliance tools and audit preparation software is preferred.