About Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group with a strong presence across the continent and an innovative position on the global stage. The Group provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses of all sizes, high-net-worth families, multinational corporations, and institutions.

Standard Bank Group is focused on creating sustainable growth in Africa while delivering meaningful value to clients and communities.

Job Purpose

The Company Secretary will lead the Legal Entity Corporate Governance Strategy and Company Secretarial Function within the country.

The role is responsible for providing governance advisory services and ensuring compliance with best practices, legislative requirements, and regulatory standards relating to corporate governance.

Qualifications

First Degree in one of the following fields:

• Finance and Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Law
• A related field

Experience Required

Governance

• 8–10 years of experience in governance-related responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to embed Legal and Risk Management processes in line with relevant regulatory requirements, applicable codes of conduct, and minimum standards.
• A minimum of 10 years of post-graduation experience within the Financial Services Industry.
• At least 5 years of experience at senior management level.
• Proven ability to provide guidance to senior and executive leaders and Board members on legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to understand business operations and identify opportunities while operating within applicable laws and regulations.

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
• Promoting Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition

• Lead the Legal Entity Corporate Governance Strategy and Company Secretarial Function within the country.
• Provide governance advisory services.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, legislative requirements, and regulatory standards relating to corporate governance.

• Governance
• Legal and Risk Management processes
• Guidance to senior and executive leaders and Board members
• Understanding business operations
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Financial Acumen
• Legal Compliance
• Promoting Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition

• First Degree in Finance and Accounting, Corporate Governance, Law, or a related field.