Governance and Regulatory Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

THE ROLE PURPOSE

Manager, Governance & Regulatory, is responsible for overseeing governance, regulatory compliance, and supporting company secretarial functions to ensure the organization adheres to all statutory and regulatory requirements.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment, keeping Management updated.
• Ensure records of Minutes are well kept.
• Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
• Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
• Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
• Maintain up-to-date register of directors and secretary.
• Support Company Secretary in timely dissemination of Board papers.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Regularly review governance documents.
• Support Company Secretary in preparation of board papers.
• Plan training for new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties, and responsibilities.
• Advise on, governance matters through the Company Secretary.

Qualifications

KEY  TECHNICAL SKILLS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
• Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.
• Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS  

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in legal work and company secretarial practice
•  In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines
• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Advocate of the High Court
• A professional certification in company secretarial