Company Secretary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director, Corporate Secretarial, Risk Management & Governance to lead corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and business resilience across a Value Creation Centre (VCC).

This is a strategic leadership position that will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and Board members, ensuring robust governance structures, effective risk oversight and compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance frameworks, supporting business expansion and ensuring operational resilience across multiple functions and legal entities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Board Governance

• Lead corporate secretarial activities and Board governance processes across relevant legal entities.
• Oversee Board and committee meetings, including annual calendars, agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, corporate governance standards and legal entity requirements.
• Maintain governance documentation, delegated authorities and decision-making frameworks.

Governance Framework & Policy Management

• Develop and maintain the VCC governance framework, policies, Terms of Reference (TOR) and Delegation of Authority (DOA) structures.
• Establish clear governance standards, accountability and decision-making processes across business functions.
• Conduct periodic governance reviews and maturity assessments to support the organisation's growth.

Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead the enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain enterprise risk registers and coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Monitor operational, regulatory, technology, third-party and strategic risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented.
• Oversee regulatory compliance monitoring, assessments, reporting and remediation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Business Continuity, Audit & Controls

• Lead the business continuity management framework and coordinate resilience testing and crisis management exercises.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor control effectiveness and track remediation of audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvements in governance, risk management and internal control practices.

Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Management

• Advise the Chief of VCC, Executive Committee and Boards on governance, risk and compliance matters.
• Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) forums and facilitate cross-functional alignment and issue escalation.
• Assess governance and risk implications of new business initiatives, shared services transitions, market expansion and new operating models.
• Prepare governance and risk reports, dashboards and recommendations for senior leadership and Board consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance or financial services governance.
• Proven experience supporting Boards, Board committees and senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, policies, risk management structures and compliance reporting mechanisms.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or a large shared services / Global Capability Centre (GCC) / Value Creation Centre (VCC) environment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and strategic advisory capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Secretary qualification (CGI/ICSA) or equivalent corporate governance credentials.
• Professional certifications in risk management or corporate governance.
• Legal background or postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or Master's degree.

Why Consider This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide governance and risk practices, work closely with senior leadership and Board stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic development and operational resilience of a growing organisation.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply with their updated CV for further consideration.