Head of Company Secretary, Financial Institutions

The Company is seeking a Head of Company Secretary for Financial Institutions to lead its Company Secretarial Department and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will serve as the key advisory figure on corporate governance, with a primary focus on the banking group and its subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include acting as the Company Secretary for the Bank and its subsidiaries, providing professional advice on corporate governance matters, and leading the team to deliver efficient secretarial support to the Board, Board Committees, and Senior Management. The role also involves overseeing the seamless organization of meetings, and corporate administration, and providing specialized support to the Compliance Department on regulatory inquiries. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline, a minimum of 15 years of company secretarial experience within the banking sector or large-scale corporations, and professional qualifications as a Fellow or Associate member of the relevant professional bodies. A strong legal background is also acceptable. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the HKMA Supervisory Policy Manual, Securities and Futures Ordinance, and other banking-related regulatory frameworks. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills are essential, as is native or near-native fluency in English and Chinese, including Mandarin. The role requires a candidate with a strong service-oriented mindset, high integrity, and a proven track record in managing and mentoring a professional secretarial team.