HSBC Group

Corporate Governance and Secretariate function comprises qualified lawyer, chartered company secretaries and executives of high caliber. We work as a team, with a mission to provide comprehensive and professional company secretarial services and advice to the Board and Board Committees as well as Senior Management of Hang Seng Group, with reference to best-in-class corporate governance practices, to facilitate the Bank in achieving long-term and sustainable success. 

As a member of our Function, you will have the opportunity to leverage your professional company secretarial knowledge and gain valuable exposure and insights into the Bank's strategic, business and operational aspects. With the Bank being part of the HSBC Group, you will also benefit from the sharing of experience and best practices of the HSBC Group which has set a high standard of corporate governance by adoption of international best practices. 

We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our department as Head of Business and Subsidiaries Governance. 

Principal responsibilities

• Support the Company secretary to lead and manage the Corporate Governance & Secretariat function of the Bank, including managing and driving the team to achieve service excellence. 
• Provide advice, guidance and support to the Board of Directors and senior management of the Bank on corporate governance and statutory, regulatory and governmental requirements as well as best practice requirements and standards for the Bank and its' subsidiaries conducting regulated businesses. 
• Support the Company Secretary to implement and monitor the corporate governance framework of the Hang Seng Group to ensure its continuing fitness for purpose and effectiveness. 
• Maintain and develop relationships with regulators, listing authorities and other external advisers / suppliers. 
• Oversee and manage the governance and appointment of Board and Committee memberships for the Bank and its subsidiaries. 
• Lead and manage the interpretation and execution of corporate governance related legislation and regulations of the Bank and the subsidiaries. 
• Organize and manage all Board and Board Committee meetings of the Bank and its material subsidiaries including the significant insurance subsidiary, partnering with the contributory departments and functions in facilitating the Board / Committees to reach well-informed decisions.
• Review, advise on and comply with Hong Kong regulations / laws / Listing Rules insofar as the same relate to corporate governance and devise action plans for compliance.
• Lead and manage risk and internal control related compliance matters for the Corporate Governance & Secretariat function.
• Continue to the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives of the HSBC Global and Regional Corporate Governance & Secretariat function.
• Keep abreast of the changes in Hong Kong regulations / laws / Listing Rules insofar as the same relate to company secretarial and corporate governance and devise action plans for compliance. 

• An accountant, lawyer or company secretarial professional that satisfy the Listing Rules requirements.
• Strong corporate governance experience in reputable listed companies, preferably with banking experience. 
• Change and Transformation - ability to proactively identify and bring about change opportunities and navigate resourcefully through change.
• Growth Mindset - a desire to learn and improve self, embrace change, overcome challenges, see effort as a path to mastery and learn from mistakes.
• Service Mindset - strong drive to deliver service excellence and manage diverse stakeholders and responsibilities and discharge requirements within exacting time frames; act as a trusted advisor to the external directors and senior heads to facilitate well-informed decisions.
• Communication - ability to communicate ideas clearly, confidently and competently and create connection with others.
• Resilience - responding to difficult or adverse situations constructively and with adaptability to create options and uplift performance. 
• Fluency in both English and Chinese. 
• Professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and / or Certified Banker (CB) under Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) would be an advantage. 

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