Board Secretary

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Board Secretary to manage and coordinate the affairs of the Board of Directors and its committees. This senior stakeholder‑facing position involves regular interaction with distinguished Board members, senior executives, investors, and institutional stakeholders, ensuring effective governance and timely communication.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end Board and Committee meetings, including calendars, scheduling, invitations, agendas, meeting packs and logistics.
• Prepare and distribute accurate meeting materials, attend meetings and draft comprehensive minutes, resolutions and action items.
• Maintain confidential records of Board activities, ensure proper filing, archiving and accessibility of governance documentation.
• Track actions arising from meetings, follow up with relevant stakeholders and maintain the annual Board calendar.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Board, senior management and external stakeholders, handling correspondence with discretion.
• Support investor and shareholder communications, prepare reports, presentations and updates as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Board Secretariat, Board Affairs or corporate governance, preferably within a large financial‑services organization.
• Demonstrated ability to interact directly with Board members, C‑suite executives, investors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in banking, investment, insurance or related financial sectors is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams