Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hala is hiring a Corporate Governance Manager

About the Role

The role is responsible for building and refining comprehensive corporate governance frameworks that evolve with the organization’s growth and regulatory demands. You will ensure governance standards are consistently applied across all levels, supporting long-term compliance and strategic readiness.

What You'll Do

  • Design and refine governance frameworks to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Develop and maintain governance charters, manuals, and internal documentation.
  • Lead the creation, review, and implementation of group-wide policies and procedures.
  • Ensure governance materials are effectively communicated and integrated into daily operations.
  • Support the structure and function of board and committee governance, including mandates and meeting calendars.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, compliance, and risk teams to align governance with business processes.
  • Advise leadership on governance expectations and practical implementation approaches.
  • Prepare reports and updates on governance performance for senior management and oversight bodies.
  • Monitor compliance across the organization and lead efforts to resolve gaps or inconsistencies.
  • Support disclosures and submissions related to fundraising, audits, and potential public listing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in corporate governance, ideally within a growing or pre-IPO organization.
  • Familiarity with Saudi regulatory requirements and governance standards.
  • Strong understanding of board operations, committee structures, and policy lifecycle management.
  • Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable frameworks.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication and influencing skills.
  • Experience supporting audits, regulatory engagements, or external advisor interactions.

Benefits

This role supports organizational resilience and long-term strategic goals, offering engagement with senior leadership, cross-functional initiatives, and mission-critical governance transformation. You will play a key role in shaping practices that align with international standards and prepare the organization for future growth and transparency requirements.

Required Skills
Corporate GovernanceRegulatory CompliancePolicy DevelopmentDocumentationGovernance Frameworks Corporate GovernanceRegulatory CompliancePolicy DevelopmentDocumentationGovernance Frameworks
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Hala
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.
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