Manager Corporate Governance & Compliance

Manager Corporate Governance & Compliance

Business Unit

stc

Sector

Location

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

21-Oct-2025

To drive the development, communication, and implementation of corporate governance, ethics and compliance, as well as contribute and enhance the control process and STC’s reputation as a strong corporation by following a systematic approach to ensure the optimization of the organization’s performance.

Strategic Contribution

Lead the development of the Corporate Governance and Compliance department’s strategy by ensuring that stc’s relevant long and short-term plans are effectively converted into the appropriate functional objectives.

Control expenditure against approved divisional budget on a regular basis and investigate and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective cost control.

Governance

Develop and communicate the proper company-wide governance mechanisms to optimize all relevant policies, procedures, systems, and processes in order to ensure standardization, efficiency, and alignment to the company’s needs and applicable regulations.

Develop appropriate performance metrics and scorecards to effectively review corporate governance and compliance performance and identify potential alarming areas.

Remain abreast of Governance best practices in the telecommunications industry and lead relevant reviews and/or updates to existing processes, recommend and implement changes where needed, ensuring proper documentation of new processes and procedures to support compliance.

Manage the stc Bahrain Authority Matrix/Decision Rights framework, ensure cascading of stc Group DRF to stc Bahrain

Develop and update as required stc Bahrain Board of Directors and sub-committee charters

Lead the development and cascading of stc Bahrain Code of Ethics across the organization

External Compliance

Develop stc Bahrain corporate governance report and ensure compliance with all MoIC requirements

Conduct periodical reviews of governmental/external rules, regulations and laws to ensure stc’s adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.

Analyze new rules and regulations issued by government authorities and evaluate their relevance and impact on stc’s operations, in order to take the necessary action based on results of impact assessment.

Develop a detailed compliance management program, compliance universe, compliance tracking guidelines and methods, and ensure their proper implementation.

Lead the continuous tracking and reporting of external compliance to ensure highest level of compliance and risk mitigation if necessary.

Compliance with Internal Policies

Conduct periodical reviews of the existing policy landscape to ensure highest level of compliance.

Introduce potential improvements and/or new internal policies to ensure optimization of stc Bahrain’s operations and alignment with the applicable laws and regulations.

Develop a detailed compliance plan and ensure its successful implementation across the organization.

Lead tracking and reporting of internal compliance to ensure accuracy of data collected and subsequent reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or relevant field

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Law, Governance Management or relevant field

GRC Certification

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Governance Management, or Compliance Management. The incumbent should have at least 6 years of experience at a relevant supervisory level, managing cross functional teams, ideally in the Telecommunication sector.

The Manager Corporate Governance & Compliance plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization adheres to legal standards and internal policies, thereby safeguarding its reputation and operational integrity.

This position drives the development, implementation, and monitoring of corporate governance frameworks and compliance programs that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

By fostering a culture of accountability and ethical business conduct, the manager directly impacts risk mitigation, stakeholder confidence, and sustainable business growth.

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