Emirates Investment Authority
Corporate Secretary – Governance Specialist
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
22/04/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Compensation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
06/06/2025
Job description
The Corporate Secretary – Governance Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the Emirates Investment Authority’s (EIA) compliance with governance standards and legal frameworks. By ensuring the organization’s practices align with UAE regulations, international benchmarks, and best practices in governance, this position supports the strategic and operational decision-making processes at the highest level. The role also involves fostering robust relationships with government authorities, overseeing statutory obligations, and ensuring the effective functioning of Board and committee operations. In addition to being a governance advisor, the Corporate Secretary is a key advocate for organizational integrity and transparency, aligning all practices with EIA's overarching strategic goals.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Serve as the principal advisor to the Executive Board Committee and senior management on corporate governance matters.
- Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of governance policies.
- Monitor adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely submissions, filings, and compliance reports.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure governance strategies support the EIA's investment and operational goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Board and committee meetings.
- Accurately document minutes of meetings in both English and Arabic.
- Oversee the archiving of Board proceedings and corporate documents.
- Draft, review, and translate legal and governance documents.
- Ensure all corporate documentation submitted to government authorities meets required standards.
- Design and deliver targeted training sessions for Board members and staff.
- Conduct workshops and awareness programs on governance and compliance.
- Mentor junior staff in governance-related tasks.
- Promote adherence to best practices in data governance and reporting integrity.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced professional certification in governance (e.g., ICSA, IOD, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in governance, corporate secretarial roles, or compliance management.
- Experience in sovereign wealth funds, listed entities, or financial institutions in the UAE is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in drafting and managing complex legal documentation.
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with government entities and regulatory authorities.
- Native-level fluency in Arabic and English with advanced legal drafting and translation capabilities.
- Expertise in governance software, board management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- In-depth understanding of UAE corporate and governance laws and global governance frameworks.
- Ability to analyze, design, and implement governance frameworks aligned with EIA’s objectives.