Associate, Governance

1 week ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Standard Bank Group Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year
Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The Associate, Governance, will support the Manager, Corporate Governance, in the adoption and implementation of effective corporate governance frameworks, practices and standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Associate shall-

  • provide board support and secretarial services to allocated portfolios of subsidiary companies' boards, and board and management committees.
  • provide support to committee members on governance matters, ensuring effective and efficient functioning of all boards and committees by adopting an appropriate standard of governance.
  • assist with ensuring compliance with the applicable statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements for boards and management committees.
Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Legal

  • Certified Secretary and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries in good standing
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Experience Required

5 years

  • Experience in governance and company secretarial matters
  • Excellent communication, relational and self-leadership skills
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Embracing Change
  • Examining Information
  • Following Procedures
  • Team Working
  • Upholding Standards
  • Interacting with People
  • Meeting Timescales

Technical Competencies:

  • Business Administration Skills
  • Data Management
  • Meeting Logistics
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Legal and Policy Framework Analysis Skills

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