Head, Legal & Company Secretariat  480 views

Job Title: Head, Legal & Company Secretariat 

Unit: Legal & Company Secretariat 

Group: Corporate Council & Company Secretariat 

1. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Directly Reports to: Board of Directors with dotted lines to the Managing Director. —————————————-

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES 

• Overseeing and ensuring effectiveness of the Bank’s Regulatory compliance • Provide compliance management information to the Board and senior management • Providing compliance advice and regulatory guidance to senior management and  

heads of departments where appropriate in relation to inspections, interpretation of  rules, rule changes and investigations  

• Developing and implementing a regulatory framework and a tracking mechanism for  identifying regulatory risks in a timely manner 
• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant Bank rulebooks and manuals • Develop policies, processes and procedures for managing reputational risks within  the Bank 
• Monitor, analyze and report all reputational risk incidences and the Bank’s  perception among stakeholders to determine root causes and consequences of such  risk incidences 
• Ensure that prompt and appropriate corrective measures are taken in the event of  any adverse reputational risk  
• Prepare agendas and papers for Board Meetings, Committees and Annual General  meetings (AGM) and follow up on deliverables. 
• Take minutes, draft resolutions and log required forms and Annual returns with  Registrar of Companies 
• Prepare Board meeting papers pertaining to Corporate Governance.
• Review agreements, contract, and other legal documents to ensure the Banks legal  rights are protected. 
• Coordinate board meetings and ensure timely reporting on board deliverables and  matters arising. 
• Service ranking for Company Secretariat function measured by the Board, EXCO
•  Conduct periodic qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis on the  Bank’s corporate image. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to by the Board 

 REQUIREMENT

Minimum Education 

A good first degree in Law (LLB, BL)

Minimum Education 

Banking Law/Regulations

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in Legal  within the Financial Services Industry, of which at least 8  must have been in the Banking Sector and 5 years must  have been at a senior management level.

Application deadline is 05th December, 2024.

Application can be done through access-bank.workable.com or document send to gambiahr@accessbankplc.com