Company Secretary (FVP-SVP)

Job Description

Title: Company Secretary (FVP-SVP)

Company Name: NRB Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 50 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Age At most 50 years

Ø  Minimum 12 years of professional experience with substantial exposure to Board Division/Company Secretariat functions.

Ø  At least 3 years of experience in a Company Secretary or equivalent corporate governance role, preferably in a scheduled commercial bank.

Ø  MBA / Master’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Ø  Professional qualifications such as FCS/ACS from ICSB or ICSA will be given preference.

Ø  Additional qualifications such as LL.B/LL.M or Corporate Governance certifications will be considered strong advantages.

Ø  No Third Division/Class in any academic examination.

Ø  Strong knowledge of Company Law, Bank Company Act, Securities Laws and Regulations, Joint Stock Company compliance and Central Bank regulatory requirements.

Ø  Practical experience in share management under CDS (Central Depository System) and exposure to IPO and rights issue management will be considered an added advantage.

Ø  Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Ø  Excellent skills in legal interpretation, documentation, drafting and corporate governance processes.

Ø  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent command of written and spoken English.

Ø  Maximum 50 years (Relaxation may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates)

Ø  Ensure that all activities of the Board of Directors are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate governance standards.

Ø  Provide professional support to the Board of Directors and senior management on legal, regulatory and governance matters relevant to their responsibilities.

Ø  Organize and coordinate meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees in accordance with applicable laws, the Bank’s Articles of Association, committee charters and corporate governance best practices.

Ø  Prepare and maintain accurate minutes of Board and committee meetings and ensure timely follow-up on decisions and resolutions.

Ø  Monitor and supervise the Bank’s overall operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Board resolutions and resolutions adopted in shareholders’ meetings.

Ø  Provide legal, financial and strategic support to the Board during meetings and on an ongoing basis when required.

Ø  Keep the Board and management informed of any regulatory, statutory or policy changes that may affect the Bank’s operations or governance framework.

Ø  Maintain and safeguard statutory records and important corporate documents including certificates, Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholder registers, licenses and powers of attorney.

Ø  Facilitate the development and periodic review of policies to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.

Ø  Support the Board and its committees in implementing special assignments, projects and governance initiatives.

Ø  Develop and implement systems, processes and controls to ensure effective governance and regulatory compliance across the Bank.

Ø  Ensure transparency, accountability and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in all governance practices.

Ø  Organize and manage shareholders’ meetings in compliance with applicable laws and governance standards, including performing the duties of secretary to such meetings.

Ø  Maintain effective liaison and professional relationships with shareholders, regulatory authorities and capital market institutions including BSEC, DSE and CSE.

Ø  Organize and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Bank.