Sr Consultant Corp Affairs

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Legal Entity Corporate Governance and Statutory OfficerSupervision and Job Summary:Directly reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for certain corporate governance, statutory obligations, corporate global standards, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as liaison officer for legal, statutory and regulatory matters, ensuring the company's compliance with applicable statutory rules, laws and regulations.Responsibilities:- Lead governance of the legal entity’s statutory obligations compliance, and administer the Manila Statutory Compliance Council- Review, interpret and communicate current and new proposed statutory rules, laws and regulations, in line with corporate standards- Provide guidance and advice to management and partners on local statutory, legal, relevant legislations and regulatory matters impacting NOSAI-Develop strategies and lead project leads related to corporate governance, compliance, and support the LE Administration within the LE Governance and Compliance function across the enterprise-Organize and prepare materials for board and stockholders' meetings, including scheduling, documentation, and meeting coordination. Serves as assistant corporate secretary or may also act as the corporate secretary.- Coordinate information flow with directors and executive officers, including presentation to the board, executive leadership and other forums- Ensure that required board of directors and board committee meetings of the corporation and the bank are properly called, held, and recorded by the corporate secretary.- Oversee compliance programs covering significant rules, statutes, and regulations- May be required to act as a consultant to the legal entity regarding procedures and regulations relating to the administration of the corporation’s stock plans; work as a liaison with the transfer agent as it relates to the corporation’s stock plans and dividend activity and plan new director orientation in accordance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.- Administers certain programs to ensure compliance with certain significant rules, statutes and regulations. Acts as a consultant on those rules and regulations with directors and executive officers. Prepares required reports.- Coordinates the production of any records that are required in connection with litigation or audit involving NOSAI- Certify corporate documents, as needed- From time to time, responsible for special or strategic projects related to legal, statutory and regulatory compliance, Legal Entity Administration within the LE Governance and Compliance- Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with senior management across the enterprise- Review of corporate correspondences, legal documentation in collaboration with legal group, statutory or regulatory reporting, and sign-off needed- Acts as the vendor or outsourcing manager on legal engagements of NOSAI- Represent the entity in industry, government forums, and engagements involving statutory obligations and legislations impacting the company
- Review the work of others particularly documents related to corporate governance, audit, legal, statutory and regulatory requirements- Act as the outsourcing manager for inter-company services, and vendor manager on legal services of the local entity engagement with external counselKnowledge and SkillsStrong understanding of legal terminology, statutory and regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, board meeting proceedings, and corporate secretary function, stock issuances process, as applicable.

Knowledge of the country’s relevant statutory rules and regulations, experience in risk and compliance

Project management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong stakeholder management.
Ability to liaise with statutory/regulatory bodies, local industry associations, and apply best practices, integrate with other functions, and explain complex information to build consensus.

Experience:

Minimum five years of experience as a legal intern, paralegal, legal and/or corporate governance officer, statutory compliance, risk and compliance roles
Experience within financial services, liaising ability with statutory or regulatory bodies.

Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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