Senior Corporate Governance Manager

• Lead governance, compliance, KYC, and ESG strategy enterprise-wide • Partner with Board and executive leadership on key risk matters Our client is a well-established international organisation operating in a dynamic and highly regulated commercial environment. The business is committed to strong governance, sustainable growth, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and corporate responsibility. Job Description • Lead and develop the Corporate Governance function, managing compliance, KYC, and governance professionals. • Own and enhance the company's governance framework, Board processes, committee structures, and delegated authority models. • Provide senior oversight of compliance programmes covering sanctions, AML, KYC, anti-bribery, and conduct risk. • Drive the organisation's ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, responsible trading initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. • Partner with regulators, auditors, investors, banks, and senior leadership to strengthen governance and risk management practices. • Champion a culture of ethical decision-making and corporate accountability across the organisation, driving continuous improvement in governance standards and best practices. • Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • 10+ years' experience across corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial, or related functions, including leadership responsibility. • Strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory compliance, Board governance, and regulatory frameworks. • Experience overseeing compliance, KYC/AML, sanctions, or risk management activities within a regulated sector. • Proven track record in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and engaging with senior stakeholders including Boards and regulators. • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex regulatory environments, and balance commercial objectives with governance and risk considerations.