Company Secretary - Subsidiaries

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

See yourself in our team:

Our Group Secretariat team are dedicated people who provide corporate governance advice and corporate secretariat services to the Commonwealth Bank Group’s wholly owned onshore and offshore Subsidiaries.

Working in this team, no two days are the same. You will be tasked with providing secretariat and governance services for a portfolio of onshore subsidiaries in one of Australia’s largest financial services organisations.

We are open to permanent and part-time applications.

Do work that matters:

In this role you will provide dedicated company secretarial services and corporate governance advice to a portfolio of onshore Subsidiary companies in the Commonwealth Bank Group, including Commonwealth Securities Limited (CommSec), and by doing so you will ensure that the Group Secretariat team delivers on the goal of supporting the Boards in carrying out their governance roles. As a Company Secretary, you will:

  • Provide high quality secretariat and governance services aligned to Group Secretariat standard operating procedures

  • Contribute to the knowledge, growth, development and culture of the Group Secretariat team

  • Engage internal customers and senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor

  • Support the relevant Subsidiary Boards of Directors to meet their governance obligations

  • Apply good judgement and ensure Group Secretariat continues to operate in accordance with the Group’s risk and compliance frameworks.

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in either law, business or finance

  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance (GIA)

  • Risk mindset, with a demonstrated ability to identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks and comply with detailed policies and procedures

  • Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of secretariat practice, including relevant legislation, regulations and standards

  • Ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines and make sound judgements

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to continuous development

  • Proven track record of establishing good relationships with senior stakeholders and ability to ensure effective information flows between Directors and Management

If this sounds like your next career opportunity, please apply now!

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 06/09/2024