Deputy Director (Corporate and Regulatory Affairs)

Job Description

Title: Deputy Director (Corporate and Regulatory Affairs)

Company Name: ASA

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-02-09

Application Deadline: 2026-02-28

Education:

Professional Qualification: Must be an Associate/Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB). A degree in Law (LL.B/LL.M) or Associate/Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) will be a significant advantage.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience as Company Secretary, Legal & Compliance Head, or similar role.

Sectoral Knowledge: Essential experience in the development/NGO sector and at least one of the following: Microfinance, Digital Financial Services/Payment Systems (regulated by Bangladesh Bank), or a regulated FinTech entity.

To serve as the cornerstone of exemplary corporate governance, legal compliance, and Board effectiveness. Deputy Director (Corporate and Regulatory Affairs) will ensure institutional adheres to the highest standards of integrity and transparency across its complex, multi-sectoral operations. This role is critical in navigating the dynamic regulatory landscapes of NGOs, Microfinance, FinTech, and healthcare to safeguard the organization’s reputation and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Board Pack Finalization and Communication:

• Coordinate with the Chairman’s office and board Secretary (if applicable) to finalize agendas and logistical details.

• Work closely with all Department Heads to solicit, collate, review, and professionally draft the full suite of Board and Committee meeting materials (the "Board Pack"). Ensure all submissions are complete, accurate, adhere to governance standards, and follow a consistent format.

• Manage the secure and timely electronic/hand distribution of the final pack to the Board, Committee members, and the executive team.

• Prepare and circulate meeting minutes, action item logs, and follow-up correspondence as directed.

2. Corporate Governance & Compliance Secretariat:

• Serve as the primary advisor to the President of ASA on governance matters, codes of conduct, and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Organize, convene, and minutely document Internal Committees, all Board, and Annual General Meetings with utmost professionalism.

• Ensure efficient flow of information between the Board, senior management, and stakeholders.

• Maintain statutory registers and records in compliance with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), Microfinance Regulatory Authority (MRA), NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), Bangladesh Bank, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

3. Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Leadership:

• Master and monitor the complex regulatory frameworks governing all operational sectors: Microfinance Regulatory Authority (MRA), Bangladesh Bank guidelines for DFS/Payment Systems, FinTech regulations, NGOAB compliance, health service protocols, and other relevant.

• Lead the process for all regulatory filings, renewals of licenses, and submission of returns to relevant authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Draft, review, and vet critical contracts, MOUs, partnership agreements, and legal documents, mitigating institutional risk as required and as asked.

4. Risk Management & Ethical Assurance:

• Work closely with the President, Governing Board, and Risk Management to identify, assess, and mitigate governance, legal, and compliance risks inherent in multi-sector operations.

• Uphold and enforce the organization’s Code of Conduct and ethical policies.

• Serve as a key point of contact for whistleblowing and ensure proper channels for protected disclosures.

5. Strategic Advisory & Communication:

• Advise the President and senior leadership on the legal and governance implications of strategic decisions, new ventures, and partnerships.

• Ensure effective communication with shareholders (if applicable), members, and the public on governance matters.

• Provide critical legal and structural input during strategic initiatives, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, fund-raising, and the launch of new digital/fintech products or entities.

• 6. Corporate Records & Administration:

• Serve as the formal custodian of all statutory and critical corporate records. Establish and maintain a secure, organized, and accessible central repository (physical and digital) for all constitutional documents, minutes, resolutions, legal agreements, and regulatory approvals.

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of all statutory registers and books as required by the MRA, BB, Companies Act, RJSC, NGOAB, and other relevant bodies (e.g., Register of Directors, Members, Charges, Investments).

• Develop and enforce policies for document retention, confidentiality, access control, and archival/destruction in line with legal requirements and best practices.

7. Policy Framework Review & Update:

• Lead the systematic review, update, and develop the organization’s core policy framework to ensure alignment with changing laws, regulations, sectoral best practices, and strategic objectives.

• Maintain and enhance Corporate Governance Manual, Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Board Charter, etc.

• Coordinate with department heads (Finance, HR, IT, Risk, Operations) to oversee the periodic review and harmonization of key operational policies (e.g., Operation Manual, Accounts Manual, HR Manual, IT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy, etc.) from a governance and compliance perspective.

8. Client Protection, Integrity & AML/CFT related assistance:

• Client Protection Framework: Assist the client protection unit to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive Client Protection Policy aligned with the Smart Campaign’s Client Protection Principles and local regulations.

• AML/CFT Program Implementation Support: Assist the CAMLCO & DCAMLCO to implement and continuously enhance the organization’s enterprise-wide AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance Program.

• Client Due Diligence (CDD): Assist Operation Teams to enforce robust CDD and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures for all clients, partners, and agents across microfinance, digital payments, and fintech operations.

• Integrity Framework: Assist the Central Integrity Committee in implementing a comprehensive client and partner integrity framework to prevent fraud, corruption, and illicit financial flows. Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk relationships.

• Festival Bonus: 2