Senior Board Affairs Specialist

About Tamara

Tamara stands as the foremost fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region, aiming to realize people's aspirations through building an increasingly customer-centric financial super-app. Serving millions across KSA, UAE, and Kuwait, Tamara partners with notable international and regional brands including SHEIN, Jarir, noon, Amazon, IKEA, eXtra, Farfetch, and numerous SMEs. As Saudi's pioneering fintech unicorn, Tamara is supported by prominent investors such as Sanabil Investments, SNB Capital, and Checkout.com, operating primarily from its Riyadh headquarters with regional and global offices.

Role Overview

Positioned in Riyadh and reporting to the Head of Governance, this role involves significant responsibility in bolstering corporate governance and board engagement. Acting as a liaison among the CEO Office, Legal, Finance, and Governance teams, the specialist ensures seamless board and committee procedures while maintaining the highest governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the governance calendar alongside schedules for board and committee documentation, coordinating versions and inputs under the Head of Governance's guidance.
• Compile board and committee documentation such as agendas, presentations, resolutions, and supplementary materials; oversee the circulation and approval tracking of resolutions and shareholder documents.
• Prepare precise meeting minutes detailing decisions and action points; maintain logs for decisions and follow up on pending actions, escalating delays as necessary.
• Organize logistics for meetings—both virtual and physical—and handle ongoing board communications adhering to governance protocols.
• Maintain updated governance records and registers covering board compositions, appointments, terms, declarations, and critical disclosures, ensuring audit readiness.
• Oversee the secure archiving of board materials with strict document control practices including templates, versioning, access limitations, retention policies, and the use of board portals or repositories when applicable.
• Coordinate with external board members and legal advisors on scheduling, document distribution, and any meeting-related inquiries.

Qualifications and Expertise

• 2 to 3 years of professional experience within governance, legal, or company secretarial roles.
• Previous involvement with or support for Boards of Directors within regulated environments or fast-paced businesses.
• Experience in high-growth government entities or multinational corporations is an advantage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or Public Policy; legal education is preferred.
• Outstanding skills in written communication and formal document preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail in crafting minutes, resolutions, and official correspondences, combined with strong organizational capabilities and the discretion required for handling confidential information.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines and facilitate collaboration across various teams.