Vice President, Company Secretariat – Global Functions Permanent

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The Company Secretarial function leads, develops and manages corporate governance throughout the Group. As principal advisors to the boards of directors on corporate governance matters, the team also holds responsibility for establishing and managing stock exchange listings; directing and managing shareholder meetings and equity raisings, and representing Group interests in the development of laws and regulations.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Vice President, Company Secretariat.

Principal Responsibilities

• Organise and manage Board, Committee and line-of-business meetings
• Take ownership of the corporate and business governance arrangements for subsidiary and other entity boards
• Oversee the discharge of regulatory obligations for Branches
• Oversee the administration of Powers of Attorney for HSBC companies, subsidiaries and branches
• Provide advice, guidance and support on the execution of corporate transactions for HSBC companies and subsidiaries
• Provide advice, guidance and support to the Company Secretary and Boards of Subsidiaries
• Manage a wide range of relationships, at the highest levels, with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Company Secretary with governance and appointment of Board Directors for HSBC subsidiaries
• Contribute to the development of staff in the Corporate Governance & Secretariat function
• Interpret and execute legislation and regulations within (Region/GHQ/Country)
• Understand and fulfil all statutory obligations for HSBC companies, subsidiaries and branches
• Manage corporate records and filings for HSBC companies, subsidiaries and branches
• Manage company listings for HSBC Holdings and other listed subsidiaries within the Group
• Manage change within local team to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service

Requirements

• Qualified company secretary, lawyer or other relevant professional qualification/ experience
• Experience of working in a banking environment
• Experience of working in a Corporate Governance & Secretariat function
• Experience of working with executive and non-executive directors
• Lateral thinking/problem solving/creativity
• Strong inter-personal, organisational, process management and verbal/ written skills including the maintenance and development of relationships with Directors
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management, handle confidential and sensitive information, work independently and under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to think innovatively with a drive for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to lead, influence and execute in a challenging and changing environment

To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.

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