Manager - Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary
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The Manager - Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary is accountable for the effective operation and quality of the organisation's governance, company secretarial, and regulatory compliance activities. With a primary focus on Company Secretary responsibilities , the role ensures Board and entity governance is well-planned, compliant, and consistently executed, while providing oversight and direction across legal and compliance workflows. The role supports confident decision-making, regulatory assurance, and institutional resilience by owning governance processes, overseeing statutory obligations, and managing risk through structured controls and clear accountability. YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Governance & Company Secretary Leadership Lead Board and Committee governance processes, including agendas, papers, resolutions, minutes, and statutory filings. Advise management and directors on governance requirements, entity obligations, and decision-making processes. Maintain oversight of statutory registers, governance calendars, and entity records. Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Reporting Oversee regulatory compliance obligations and statutory filings across relevant entities. Manage business licences and regulatory authorisations, including renewals and key conditions. Monitor regulatory change and coordinate implementation of required actions. Legal Advisory Oversight Provide legal guidance on routine commercial, governance, and compliance matters. Oversee contract lifecycle execution and prioritisation of legal matters. Escalate material legal risks with clear analysis and recommendations. Controls, Frameworks & Capability Uplift Own and maintain governance, CoSec, and compliance frameworks, SOPs, and templates. Drive consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across legal and governance operations. Support capability development and effective delegation of execution activities. Operating Context Operates as a senior execution and oversight role within the Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary function, partnering closely with the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. Provides governance leadership while ensuring day-to-day legal, compliance, and CoSec activities are delivered reliably as the organisation grows. Success Measures Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of Board, Committee, and statutory governance outputs. Zero missed critical filings, licence renewals, or governance deadlines. Clear audit trails and consistent governance practices across entities. Positive feedback from directors, executives, and regulators. YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Law or a related discipline. 5 years' experience in company secretarial and governance roles. Experience operating in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction governance environment is strongly preferred. Strong hands-on experience managing Board and Committee processes and statutory obligations. Experience overseeing regulatory compliance and licensing activities. Exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken English. Native speakers or graduates from English-conducted programs are preferred. THE BENEFITS AND PERKS We appreciate and reward our colleagues who do great work every day - from excelling for our customers, to taking ownership of an issue to get it resolved. Here's how we support our people with a range of exclusive benefits. 1. Generous compensation and benefit package Attractive salary 20-day paid annual leave and 7-day paid sick leave 13th month salary and Annual Performance Bonus Premium healthcare for yourself and family members Monthly allowance for team activities Premium welcome kit and occasional gifts of appreciation Extra benefits on your work anniversary 2. Exciting career and development opportunities Large scale products with modern technologies in banking domain Clear roadmap for career advancement in both technical and leadership pathways Access to digital learning platform such as Udemy Consistent and high-quality leadership training through the Distinctive Leadership program (DLP) Specialist capabilities and accreditations in key skill areas such as Cloud Engineering, Digital, Data, Security and SREs (Site reliability engineers) Professional banking qualifications through the Career Qualified in Banking (CQiB) program accredited by FINSIA. Sponsored English course with native teachers Opportunity for training in Australia 3. Professional and engaging working environment Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance State-of-the-art & modern Agile office Food and beverages in the office pantry Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health Annual team activities and company events A solid and talented team behind you - great people who love what they do A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built