Hybrid Head of Group Governance

at Maintenance of Way Equipment Services

• Job title: Head of Group Governance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Limassol, Cyprus

About the role

• Head of Group Governance driving governance framework and compliance in a dynamic FinTech environment. Ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of accountability across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, approval, and rollout of governance policies, procedures, and standards across the Group.
• Monitor compliance with governance processes and escalate areas of concern to senior leadership.
• Maintain oversight of governance registers, including policy renewals, delegations of authority, and governance committee actions.
• Create, maintain, and track a seasonal governance reporting schedule, ensuring timely delivery of packs, minutes, and reporting obligations.
• Observe segregation of duties and adhere to the Group’s Conflicts of Interest Policy, declaring and managing any actual or potential conflicts in accordance with established procedures.
• Design, deliver, and maintain training programs that strengthen governance knowledge and application across the Group.
• Develop governance-specific learning materials (e.g. policy awareness, compliance modules, and role-based governance responsibilities).
• Lead awareness initiatives and campaigns that embed governance principles into day-to-day practices, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
• Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
• Coordinate governance reporting requirements (internal and external), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align governance processes with regulatory obligations.
• Support internal audits and external reviews by providing governance documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance controls and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in governance, compliance, or corporate administration.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including reporting lines (entity, statutory, functional) and escalation procedures.
• Ability to recognise, declare, and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest, and maintain independence of judgment.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Ability to apply professional judgement, evaluate alternatives, and document clear rationales for governance decisions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Local perks
• Beautiful offices