Responsibilities
Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role
- Assist the Board Secretary with preparation of all documentation required in connection with the Bank's Board andmittees.
- Build relationships of mutual trust with the Chairman and non-executive directors whilst maintaining the confidence of the CEO, executive directors and the Board Secretary.
- Assisting in the preparation and circulation of minutes for the Board of the Bank, the Corporateernancemittee, the Remunerationmittee, the Auditmittee, thepliancemittee and the Board Riskmittee;
- Assist in preparing for board meetings, including scheduling, drafting agendas, and preparing board packs. Assist in the drafting of minutes, resolutions, and board meeting documents
- Assist in the drafting and periodic up-dates to the constitutional and corporateernance documents for the Bank, including the corporateernance charter, all policy documents at board level and the charters of the Corporateernancemittee, the Remunerationmittee, the Auditmittee, thepliancemittee, ad the Board Riskmittee;
- Assist in drafting the corporateernance documents, including ancillary documents and memos relating to corporateernance and legal matters as required from management from time to time;
- Support the maintenance of high standards of corporateernance within thepany. This may involve assisting with the review ofpany policies and ensuring they are up to date with current laws and regulations.
- Assist in relation to the induction of new directors, drafting the induction policy and maintaining an up-to-date induction pack with materials which inform the director as to the legal and regulatory requirements placed on a director;
- Provide support in managing shareholder relations andmunications, including assisting with the preparation for annual and extraordinary general meetings, distribution of annual reports annual general meetings booklets, notices of meetings, and dividend payments.
- Assist in relation to the CPD continuing professional development of directors, drafting of papers and making presentations as required and liaising with directors and HR in order to establish a programme of continuing professional development;
- Assist in relation to the board annual self-assessment process, drafting and up-dating the required questionnaires, conducting one-to-one interviews (if necessary), collating and analyzing the data produced for presentation to the Corporateernancemittee;
- Assist Board Secretary in relation to maintaining the Bank's statutory registers and liaise if necessary, with other departments in the Bank.
- Assist the Board Secretary in relation to ensuring that other regulatory required documents are promptly filed with the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse, or the Ministry of Industry andmerce for the Bank, including it's branches and subsidiaries;
- Assist the Board Secretary in relation to informing any changes in the Bank's constitution / structure / directors to the relevant regulatory bodies in Bahrain, including but not limited, to Bahrain Bourse, CBB. Ministry of Industry ofmerce;
- Assist the board secretary to ensure the security of the Bank's constitutional legal documents its Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association;
- Assist the Board Secretary in relation to the corporateernance aspects of all specific projects which are undertaken from time to time by the Bank;
- Assist the Board Secretary to ensure that all legislative, legal, regulatory and corporateernance developments or changes aremunicated to the board and that the board has regard to them when taking its decisions;
- Assist the Board Secretary to ensure that all corporateernance requirements of the Bank's subsidiaries are met;
- Assist the Board secretary in relation to any advice and drafting in respect of corporateernance matters below board-level, such as managementmittee structures and terms of reference.
Job Requirements
Knowledge
Strong understanding of corporate law,ernance, andpliance requirements.Proven experience in apany secretarial role or a similar legal administrative position.Strong understanding of corporateernance and regulatory requirements and standards at board levelSome understanding of the law as it applies to directors ofpaniesExcellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Strong written and verbalmunication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.Proficiency in using corporateernance software and standard office software (, Microsoft Office Suite).Education / Certifications
Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, or a related fieldA professional qualification inpany secretarial practice (, ICSA) is highly advantageous but not required.Experience
3 years or more of relevant experienceProven ability to provide practical, accurate advice and support across a broad range of issuesAbility to instruct external advisers onplex mattersProven capacity to advise and provide guidance for senior management in relation to sensitive issuesProven record of dealing with management at a senior level or board levelPersonal attributes
High degree of professional ethics and integrityPractical approach to problem solvingConfident and effectivemunicator (both written and oral)Ability to priorities and manage workloadsA self-starter capable of building strong working relationships with senior management and directorsAbility to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Job ID hZqcuion19W0