Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To lead the legal entity/s Corporate Governance Strategy & Company Secretarial Function within a Country on all governance advisory matters to ensure compliance in relation to best practices on all legislative and regulatory matters.

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree - Legal / Finance and Accounting (Required)
• Post Graduate Degree - Corporate Governance, Legal (Preferred)

Experience Required :

• 8 - 10 years experience 
• Demonstrated ability to embed Legal and Risk Management processes as required
  by relevant regulatory requirements, applicable codes of conduct and the minimum
  standards.
• Experience within the Financial Services Industry with at least 5 years senior management level, with the  ability to provide guidance to senior and executive leaders and board members on provisions of the law and other regulations.
• Ability to understand business operations and opportunities within the law.

Key Outputs :

• Define and maintain a healthy governance structure and strategy for the operating entities of Standard Bank Offshore.

• Schedule board, board committee and management committee meetings, agree agendas with chairperson, Chief Executive and collate and distribute board, board committee and management committee papers.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the relevant regulators and stakeholders on all areas of responsibility.
• Monitor and maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Complete, consolidate and submit all required reports to the relevant committees and regulatory authorities when required and mandated.
• Define and maintain the data model for the embedded Corporate Governance function within a specific Country in adherence to the Group's data security standards.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Financial Acumen
• Legal Compliance
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition

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