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We are seeking an experienced corporate governance professional to support the Head of Legal and Company Secretary in managing the Bank's board governance framework. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of legal, regulatory, and board-level engagement, ideal for a seasoned corporate governance practitioner who thrives in a fast-moving, digitally native banking environment and wants ownership over the full board governance lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Board & Committee Management

Manage the end-to-end board process, reporting to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary
Partner closely with the Board Chairman, CEO, and senior stakeholders to shape board and board committee agendas and prepare high-quality board materials
Work with the Executive Committee to ensure directors receive accurate, complete, and timely information to support well-informed decision-making on matters requiring board approval

Governance & Policy

Maintain and implement board policies, including director induction, ongoing training, and board succession planning, working closely with directors and relevant stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor on corporate governance and board-related matters, including conflicts of interest, disclosures, and compliance with the Companies Act 1967, the Banking (Corporate Governance) Regulations 2005, and MAS Guidelines on Corporate Governance
Stay abreast of evolving regulatory expectations for locally incorporated banks and digital banks in Singapore, and translate these into practical governance guidance

Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Group Corporate Governance and the external corporate secretariat firm on constitutional documents, corporate structures, statutory returns, and regulatory filings
Support responses to queries from regulators, and internal and external auditors, on corporate governance matters
Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel on governance-related matters

Broader Legal & Business Support

Support the Head of Legal and Company Secretary in developing and maintaining standard documentation templates and governance frameworks
Contribute to key business initiatives, providing legal and governance input as needed

Requirements:

Degree in Law preferred; qualified lawyer or Chartered Secretary an advantage
At least 12 years of relevant experience in legal or corporate secretariat roles within a financial institution, preferably at a locally incorporated bank; digital bank experience a plus
Prior experience engaging directly with regulators (e.g. MAS) strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of Singapore laws and regulations governing corporate governance in banking
Meticulous, highly organised, and proactive, with sound judgment and the ability to work independently under pressure and manage competing priorities
Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with board directors, senior management, and regulators
Strong command of spoken and written English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and counterparts)

Corporate Governance Lead