Company Secretary

Job Description

Title: Company Secretary

Company Name: United Commercial Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Bachelor/Honors

A graduate or post-graduate degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Professional certification as a Chartered Secretary or an equivalent qualification will be considered an added advantage. Membership status such as Fellow Chartered Secretary (FCS) will be regarded as a further distinction.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Age At most 40 years

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in legal affairs, corporate governance, or

• company secretarial functions in a bank or financial institution, including at least 3 years in a leadership

• role.

Additional Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, Banking Companies Act, BSEC rules, and other relevant laws.

• Strong understanding of corporate laws, central bank regulations, and corporate governance practices.

• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies with professionalism and integrity.

United Commercial Bank PLC is one of the leading first-generation private commercial banks, committed to compliance, transparency, and sustainable growth. To further strengthen our corporate governance and ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, we are seeking a highly competent and dynamic professional for the position of Company Secretary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, Bank Company Act, and other applicable regulatory frameworks

• Manage all corporate governance matters and advise the Board of Directors and Management on compliance issues

• Act as a liaison between the Bank and regulatory bodies (e.g., Bangladesh Bank, RJSC, BSEC)

• Organize Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and committee meetings; ensure timely preparation and circulation of agendas and minutes

• Supervise the Company Secretariat team to ensure proper documentation and communication of Board decisions

• Maintain all statutory registers, records, and filings as per regulatory requirements

• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports, disclosures, and returns to relevant authorities

• Manage shareholder relations, including dividend distribution, share-related matters, and investor communications

• Provide legal and regulatory advice on corporate matters, contracts, and disclosures

• Ensure timely preparation and publication of the Annual Report and other compliance of the reports