Corporate Secretary

Neobankbeat; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

RRSP match

Benefits package

Employee share plan

Maternity top-up

Vacation & personal days

Virtual events

Career development

Job summary

EQ Bank in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Corporate Secretary reporting to the General Counsel. You will be the Bank’s senior governance officer, trusted to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, safeguarding governance integrity and enabling effective decision-making.

You will lead enterprise governance standards, advise on complex Board matters, oversee corporate records, public-company reporting, and insider compliance, while operating with independence and judgment.

Qualifications

• Lead enterprise governance agenda and set standards.
• Advise on complex Board and Committee matters.
• Oversee corporate records, public-company reporting and insider compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard integrity of governance framework.
• Oversee corporate records, filings, and reporting.
• Ensure disclosure and insider compliance.
• Provide trusted governance advice to CEO and Board.

Skills

Governance

Board governance

Compliance

Corporate Secretary

Public company reporting

Job description

Join a Challenger

At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can't wait to get to know you!

Purpose of the Job

The Corporate Secretary, reporting to the General Counsel, is the Bank’s senior governance officer and a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, Board Chair, Committee Chairs, Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership. The role safeguards the integrity of EQB’s governance framework, enables effective Board decision-making and ensures EQB Inc., Equitable Bank and their subsidiaries meet applicable corporate, securities, stock exchange and financial institution governance obligations.

The Corporate Secretary leads the enterprise governance agenda, establishes governance standards, advises on complex Board and Committee matters and oversees corporate records, public-company reporting and insider compliance. The role ensures Board decisions are clearly documented, communicated and implemented, and operates with significant independence, discretion and judgment.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger - and our people thrive - when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. We provide a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond. As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.