Board Secretary - UAE National or Any Arabic Nationality

Job Requisition ID: 177401 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We’re Hiring | Board Secretary
📍 United Arab Emirates
UAE Nationals or Any Arabic Nationality

A leading insurance company in the UAE is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Board Secretary to support the Board of Directors and ensure strong corporate governance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas and board packs
• Record accurate minutes and ensure proper documentation of resolutions
• Maintain statutory records and corporate documents in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks and applicable UAE regulations
• Liaise with Board members, executive management, and regulators
• Monitor follow-up on Board resolutions and action items

Requirements:

• UAE National (Family Book required) or any Arabic Nationality is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate governance regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail

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Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
Additional Internal Information:

• Reports to: Board Committee
• Band: F

Note:-

You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.