Governance Specialist

Accountabilities:

Governance and Board Affairs:

• Support the supervisor in implementing the Corporate Governance Section’s policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls. Highlight any areas for improvement or updates.
• Assist in managing governance-related matters such as:
• Organizational structure
• Conflict of interest disclosures
• Delegation of Authority (DOA)
• Periodic governance reports
• Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs)
• Overall governance framework.
• Review internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with governance best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the Board of Directors complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
• Identify breaches and deficiencies.
• Facilitate informed decision-making through reference to governance rules, assessment reports, and relevant KPIs.
• Support the management of board affairs, including:
• Minutes of Meetings (MoMs)
• Board resolutions
• Board and committee charters
• Annual board reports
• Regulatory disclosures
• Related-party transactions
• Ad hoc board requests
• Assist in fulfilling shareholder-related requirements and inquiries.

Legal Support:

• Assist in reviewing and drafting legal contracts and documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on relevant issues.
• Prepare legal reports and summaries.
• Offer preliminary legal advice on operational matters.
• Support litigation and other legal proceedings as needed.
• Help protect the legal interests of the organization (SDC).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, or Finance.

GRCP Certification is preferred.

Experience:

1–3 years of relevant experience in governance, legal, compliance, or a related field.