Company Secretary (Contract)
Location: Singapore
Contract Type: 12 months contract (Extendable & Convertible)
Key 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 Governance function
- Interpret and execute legislation and regulations within [Region/HGHQ/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
Job Requirements
- Comprehensive understanding and experience of company secretarial, governance and regulatory environment pertaining to large complex financial services organisation. Knowledge of and understanding of individual accountability regimes.
- Has taken on leadership responsibilities, supporting team objectives, contributing to strategy development, and helping to deliver consistent results through collaboration with others.
- Able to demonstrate a consistent track-record of achieving results through others in complex and dynamic organisational environments.
- Has experience of contributing to cultural change and/or significant change efforts.
- Communicates ideas and messages clearly, uses language and examples that suit different audiences. Helps to keep conversations focused and productive to promote understanding.
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to absorb complex information and simplify.
- Demonstrates self-awareness and empathy, managing emotions effectively and responding to others with sensitivity and understanding to build strong, trusted relationships.
- Acts with an enterprise-first mindset, supporting alignment to enterprise goals and encouraging collaboration across teams and functions. Demonstrates effective negotiation skills, building trust and confidence with stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and explore, open to feedback and new ideas, and encourages a continuous improvement mindset in others.
- Quickly absorbs new information, adapts in real-time, and continuously evolves their own approach to need the needs of a fast-changing environment.
