Senior Manager – Governance & Board Affairs – CBQ

To support the effective governance of the bank by reviewing, updating, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practices.

The role provides critical assistance to the Board Secretary in managing Board and Board Committee processes, documentation, and communications, thereby enhancing the overall quality and transparency of Board operations.

The role demands a strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders to support informed decision-making and accountability.

• Support the Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs in maintaining strong relationships and effective communication between the bank and regulatory bodies concerning corporate affairs and governance matters.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across the bank to gather and verify reports and information required for disclosure to Qatar’s regulatory authorities.
• Maintain the company’s statutory registers, corporate records, and official documents.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory reports and disclosures to regulators in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain an effective governance framework by advising, reviewing, updating, and ensuring the proper implementation of, but not limited to: governance charters; delegation of authority (DOA); policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), to uphold regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with bank subsidiaries and various bank departments (risk, compliance, operations, IT) to maintain good governance and to align quality standards of documentation.
• Align governance documentation, standards, and quality across bank subsidiaries and core departments
• Manage, translate, control, distribute and archive relevant incoming and outgoing correspondence related to the regulators and/or any external and/or internal entities/ parties/ authorities.
• Perform any other duties related to corporate affairs and governance as assigned.
• Coordinate the end-to-end process for all Board and Board Committee meetings at the group level, including planning, calendar management, collation and distribution of board packs/agendas, and post-meeting action tracking.
• Attend Board and Board Committee meetings; take concise, accurate minutes and ensure prompt follow-up on action items.
• Ensure that Board and Committee resolutions, decisions, and action points are tracked and implemented within agreed timeframes.
• Assist the Company Secretary on responsibilities related to the Board and Board Committees as and when they arise
• Safeguard official documents and confidential information
• Assist in supporting the Company Secretary in managing Board dynamics and ensuring effective decision-making.
• Manage group-level Board and Board Committee calendars, forecasting annual agendas in line with regulatory deadlines, strategic reviews, approvals, and recurring governance obligations.​
• Safeguard Board and Committee documents, maintain confidentiality, and ensure accurate and secure document archiving.
• Facilitate effective communication and logistics between Board members, Senior Management, and external stakeholders.
• Perform all additional Board secretarial responsibilities as assigned by the Company Secretary or as required by the Board.