Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Rose Avenue Group

Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Rose Avenue Group | Iko Kazi

Job Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of the Bank's regulatory compliance function.
Provide compliance management information to the Board and senior management.
Provide compliance advice and regulatory guidance to senior management and heads of department in relation to inspections, interpretation of rules, rule changes, and investigations.
Develop and implement a regulatory framework and tracking mechanism for identifying regulatory risks in a timely manner.
Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant Bank rulebooks and manuals.

Reputational Risk Management

Develop policies, processes, and procedures for managing reputational risks within the Bank.
Monitor, analyse, and report all reputational risk incidences and the Bank's perception among stakeholders to determine root causes and consequences.
Ensure prompt and appropriate corrective measures are taken in the event of any adverse reputational risk.
Achieve a Top 2 governance rating for the Bank in GSE/SEC and similar assessments.

Company Secretarial and Board Governance

Coordinate Board meetings and ensure timely reporting on Board deliverables and matters arising.
Maintain and improve service ranking for the Company Secretariat function as measured by the Board and EXCO.

Corporate Image and Market Research

Conduct periodic qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis on the Bank's corporate image.

General Duties

Other Requirements

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in Legal within the Financial Services industry.
At least 8 of those years must have been within the Banking sector.
At least 5 years must have been at a senior management level.

Key Technical Skills

Knowledge and understanding of banking operations, both international and domestic.
Legal financial planning.
Policy development and management capabilities.
Legal documentation.
Legal advice.
Litigation.

Leadership Competencies

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