Ant International-Corporate Governance Lead-ANEXT Bank

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, and manage the end-to-end board process. Work closely with the Board Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and relevant stakeholders on board and board committee agendas, as well as the preparation of board and board committee materials.

• Collaborate with the Executive Committee to ensure directors receive accurate, complete, and timely information to support informed decision-making on requested approvals.

• Responsible for working with the directors and relevant stakeholders to maintain and implement board policies, including director training, induction programmes, and board succession planning.

• Provide advice on all corporate governance and board-related matters, including conflicts of interest, disclosures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as the Companies Act 1967, Banking (Corporate Governance) Regulations 2005, and relevant Guidelines on Corporate Governance.

• Partner with Group Corporate Governance and the external corporate secretariat firm to manage constitutional documents, corporate structures, statutory returns, and regulatory filings.

• Assist in responding to queries from regulators and both internal and external auditors on corporate governance related matters.

• Provide support to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary on matters such as developing and maintaining standard documentation templates, and liaising with and managing internal stakeholders and external counsel; and supporting key business initiatives.

Job Requirement

Requirements

• Degree in Law (preferred).

• At least 12 years of experience in legal or corporate secretariat roles within a financial institution, preferably at a locally incorporated bank.

• Experience engaging with regulators is an advantage.

• Sound understanding of the Singapore laws and regulations governing corporate governance.

• Highly motivated, meticulous, proactive, and versatile team player with strong verbal and written communication skills, a proven ability to work independently and under pressure, and an eye for detail.

• Strong command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.