To provide corporate secretariat support to the Group Secretariat function which provides oversight and guidance to ensure alignment of practices across the Great Eastern group.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements through effective maintenance of corporate secretarial records and filings.
- Manage end‑to‑end Board, Board Committee, and shareholder meeting processes, including preparation of materials and meeting administration.
- Draft high‑quality Board and Board Committee minutes, resolutions, and shareholder documentation in line with governance standards.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of regulatory disclosures, including SGX announcements and MAS submissions.
- Support the delivery of Annual Reports and shareholder circulars, with responsibility for corporate governance disclosures.
- Provide corporate governance advisory support across listed and regulated entities, including Board composition and independence assessments.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, including coordination with internal teams, subsidiaries, and external advisors on governance matters and responding to director / shareholder / stakeholder queries.
- Drive governance excellence through risk awareness, continuous improvement and transformation of workflows, and support for digitalisation projects.
- Possess a law degree from a reputable university and called to the Singapore Bar (preferred).
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant corporate secretariat experience in a public listed company (preferably in a financial institution or a reputable organisation/service provider) or have at least 3-5 years PQE at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, SGX-ST Listing Rules and Code of Corporate Governance (CG). Familiarity with CG guidelines and regulations issued by MAS is advantageous.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, directors, and external advisers.
- Proficiency in safe usage of AI tools would be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proactive, self‑driven, and solutions‑oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and commitment to continuous improvement.
How You Succeed
- Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
- Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
- Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
- Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
- Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.
Who We Are
Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of AA- by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world's most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody's and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World's Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.
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