The Governance Operations Intern supports the execution of governance processes across the organization, ensuring that trackers, documentation, and coordination activities are consistently maintained and up to date. The role combines structured administrative work with exposure to how governance operates in a fast-growing, multi-country technology company. You will work closely with the PM, Operations and Governance, as well as cross-functional teams (Marketing, Event Operations, Finance, Legal, HR, and IT), gaining practical insight into how decisions are tracked, risks are managed, and processes are standardized across regions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support execution of governance processes across teams and regions
- Track actions, decisions, and follow-ups from governance meetings
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely updates and alignment
- Assist in preparing governance summaries and internal reports
- Maintain and update governance trackers, including:
- Policy/SOP Master Sheet
- Risk register
- Issue and action logs
- Ensure trackers are accurate, consistently structured, and up to date
- Flag missing inputs, inconsistencies, or overdue actions
- Support formatting and standardization of:
- SOPs and policies
- Templates and internal documentation
- Ensure documents follow naming conventions, version control, and consistent structure
- Identify and flag outdated, duplicated, or unclear documentation
- Maintain and update the company Hub (internal portal) to ensure content is accurate and up to date
- Support maintenance of centralized repositories (shared drives, internal tools)
- Ensure documents are properly stored, accessible, and clearly owned
- Assist in organizing folder structures, access, and governance standards
- Support management of governance calendar (policy reviews, compliance checks, internal audits)
- Track deadlines and send reminders to relevant stakeholders
- Follow up on pending actions and updates
- Exposure to how governance operates in a high-growth, multi-country tech company
- Understanding of how decisions, risks, and processes are managed at scale
- Hands-on experience working across Operations, Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Marketing
- Development of skills in documentation, tracking, coordination, and structured reporting
Requirements
- Recently graduated or in the final year of a degree in Business, Operations, Management, Project Management, or a related field
- English written and verbal communication skills are non-negotiable
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlines
- Comfortable using tools such as Excel / Google Sheets / Docs
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
