CORPORATE SECRETARY (9+ years’ experience)

NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is looking for a Corporate Secretary. This role includes leading governance functions, supporting the Board, and overseeing compliance risks. Candidates must have a minimum of 9 years' experience in a Corporate Secretarial or Governance role, along with a JD or Business degree. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite, and reports to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years' experience in a Corporate Secretarial or Governance role.
• Experience within a financial institution or regulated industry preferred.
• Comfort in dealing with all levels of management, including the executive suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance functions and support the Board and its Committees.
• Prepare and attend meetings, and prepare minutes.
• Oversee corporate records maintenance and filings.
• Advise on governance and compliance risks.

Skills

Judgment

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Diplomacy

Discretion

Excellent communication

Education

JD or Business degree

Job description

Overview

HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. Founded in 1986, HomeEquity Bank is a portfolio company of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. As their General Counsel continues to build the legal team, the company is seeking a Corporate Secretary to take a leadership role in the governance functions, supporting the Board and its Committees. As the principal advisor to the Board and Committee Chairs and members, you will prepare and attend the meetings and prepare the minutes. You will also oversee the corporate records maintenance and filings and advise on governance and compliance risks. This position is located in Toronto’s Financial District, is hybrid with 3 days in the office and reports to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance functions, support the Board and its Committees, prepare and attend meetings, and prepare minutes.
• Oversee corporate records maintenance and filings.
• Advise on governance and compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years’ experience in a Corporate Secretarial or Governance role with a JD or Business degree.
• Experience within a financial institution or regulated industry preferred.
• Judgement and organizational and decision-making skills; diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive material.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort in dealing with all levels of management, including the executive suite.

Location & Reporting

This position is located in Toronto’s Financial District, hybrid with 3 days in the office, and reports to the General Counsel.

About HomeEquity Bank

HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. Founded in 1986, HomeEquity Bank is a portfolio company of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

How to Apply

If you would like to be part of this success, please send your cover letter and resume to Lorene Nagata at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search.

EEO & Accessibility

HomeEquity Bank is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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