Business Function:

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities 

• Provide corporate secretarial support to DBS HK group entities
• Ensure DBS HK group entities are in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including under the Companies Ordinance, Banking Ordinance, Securities and Futures Ordinance, Business Registration Ordinance, various regulations and guidelines issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date statutory records and ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory notifications
• Support Directors in fulfilling their statutory duties, complying with disclosure obligations and corporate governance requirements as well as devising effective board processes.
• Liaise with Board members and Senior Management as well as regulators and professional advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
• Facilitate the Board of Directors’ decision making and implementation of corporate strategies
• Assist with organizing and recording proceedings of Board, Board committees and certain Management committees meetings as well as follow up on actions from the meetings
• Provide support to Business and Support Units in seeking the Board's approval on proposals and other corporate transactions
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, in particular in respect of corporate governance to ensure ongoing compliance
• Liaise with Secretariat teams in all DBS markets and other departments (e.g. Compliance, Finance, Risk Management and Human Resources) to enable groupwide corporate governance and compliance with local laws and regulations

Requirements

• Associate/Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaryship and Administration, legal practitioner or degree holder in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ of solid corporate secretarial experience with large corporations in Hong Kong.
• Relevant experience with financial institutions would be an advantage 
• Good knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements as well as standard company secretarial practices
• Strong language capabilities, proficient in English and Chinese
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous and dedicated to the job

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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