As a Luxembourg-based bank since 1979, together with the global presence of Bank of China Group, Bank of China Luxembourg has been successfully operating and continually developing its business over the years, and has contributed to the local and worldwide economic and social development. With more than 45 years of expertise and experience in the European markets, Bank of China Luxembourg extended its roots from Luxembourg and covering 14 institutions located in 13 European countries and becoming Bank of China Europe, since 2022.

Bank of China Europe adheres to the guidance of Bank of China group and continues to grow and expand its business coverage across the world, offering comprehensive business solutions to its clients worldwide with its globalized operations and diversified platforms.

Today, Bank of China Europe comprises an international workforce with a multicultural background of more than 30 different countries and regions with over 600 employees.

Due to the continued expansion of our banking activities, we are looking for a Company Secretary:

Job purpose:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively participate to the expansion of the bank and the further development of the Company Secretariat Division. He/she will report to the Company Secretary and will participate, among others, to the oversight of the European entities of Bank of China Europe, to the review and implementation of coming regulations, to the organization of Board meetings and to the other tasks that are part of the corporate governance of the Bank.

Responsibilities would be, but not be limited to, the following:

• Company secretariat: support the Company Secretary in the management of the Bank’s overall corporate governance (e.g. keeping internal processes updated with applicable regulations, drafting agenda of board and sub-committees, action points follow-up, drafting AGM/EGM and documentation relating to standard corporate administration, trade register maintenance, follow-up of management’s authorizations with regulators, support the business lines in due diligence requests, general correspondence with legal stakeholders and regulators etc.)
• Group oversight: support the Company Secretary in the oversight of European subsidiaries and branches of Bank of China Europe, acting as point of contact for European subsidiaries and branches corporate officers and ensuring a good communication and collaboration between entities.

Profile (Technical Skills):

• Law degree (knowledge of the Luxembourg legal environment as well as main regulations especially in corporate governance (EBA, CSSF) as well as good understanding of usual matters coming to the Board is a plus)
• Excellent organizational and clerical skills: strong written communication skills (particularly in legal and administrative English language), attention to detail, strong organization skills, computer literate 

Profile (Soft Skills):

• Good analytical, drafting and issue-solving skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Strong organization skills
• Team player in a multicultural environment

Language skills:

• Proficiency knowledge of English language is mandatory
• Mandarin Chinese and French will be considered as strong assets

Education:

• Master degree in law, business or business administration (or equivalent)

Experience:

• from 1 to 5 years in a similar position with a financial institution.