Assistant Manager Company Secretariat

About the job

Job Title: Assistant Manager Company Secretariat

Department: Legal

Job Overview

To support the Company Secretariat in managing the Bank's corporate governance and secretarial function by organizing Board, Board Committee and shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory records, and ensuring timely compliance with the Companies Act, 2017, SECP requirements and SBP corporate governance regulations, thereby enabling effective Board oversight and protecting the Bank's regulatory standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs, SLAs, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Prepare and vet Islamic finance and security documentation in coordination with Shariah Compliance.
• Provide legal advice on banking, commercial, employment, and operational matters.
• Review digital onboarding journeys, customer terms, and e-consent frameworks for legal enforceability.
• Vet title documents, legal search reports, and collateral/security documentation.
• Manage litigation, regulatory complaints, and recovery proceedings before courts and relevant forums.
• Supervise external legal counsel and monitor legal expenses and performance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on their implications.
• Handle legal notices, court orders, regulatory requests, and corporate legal documentation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through policy reviews, product assessments, staff awareness, and legal governance.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a corporate secretariat function, preferably at a bank, DFI or listed company.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Board and Committee meeting management and minute writing
• SECP statutory filings through eServices
• SBP Fit and Proper Test (FPT) documentation
• Statutory registers and shareholder records
• AGM and general meeting arrangements
• Working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2017 and SBP corporate governance regulations.
• Exposure to Islamic banking and Shariah governance will be an added advantage.

Educational Background Required

• Graduate degree in Law, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Membership of ICSP, or part-qualified ACCA, ICMA or ICAP, will be preferred.
• LLB will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Corporate Secretariat Practices & Board Secretariat Operations
• Minute Writing, Resolution Drafting & Corporate Documentation
• Company Law, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
• SECP, SBP & Statutory Reporting Requirements
• Statutory Filings, Records & Document Management
• Board, Committee & Shareholder Meeting Coordination
• MS Office, Reporting & Presentation Skills
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination, Professional Conduct & Confidentiality
• Planning, Organization & Effective Deadline Management
• Attention to Detail, Accountability & High Ethical Standards

Raqami Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.