Assistant Company Secretary - Global Functions

Job description

Job description

Some careers grow faster than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

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 an Assistant Company Secretary.

Principal Responsibilities

·  Provide corporate governance advisory and corporate secretarial support to boards and committees, plan for and schedule meetings, and review materials submitted for meetings
·  Prepare and manage meeting agendas and briefing notes for chairs of boards and committees, and draft minutes of meeting
·  Manage director appointment, onboarding, induction and ongoing training/development needs
·  Ensure compliance with company law, regulations and best corporate governance practice and principles at all times
·  Support the implementation of Group projects including simplification and digitalisation initiatives

Requirements

Knowledge

·  Good knowledge of the HSBC Group and/or a similar large and complex organisation
·  Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, including driving high quality governance standards, via credible and practical experience

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

Skills

·  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 influence and execute in a challenging and changing environment

Qualification

·  Qualified company secretary, lawyer or other relevant professional qualification/experience

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

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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