Executive, Strategic Governance

Misc Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MISC Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on-site, seeks a senior governance professional to implement and enhance corporate governance practices across the group. You will advise the Board and senior management, align with regulatory requirements, and drive governance initiatives.

The role requires experience with corporate secretarial functions, board governance processes, and robust stakeholder engagement to uphold governance standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• ICSA; Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent professional qualification.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Corporate Secretarial, Legal, or related governance functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of governance policies, guidelines and practices across MISC Group.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance practices and regulatory compliance.
• Provide advisory services to Board of Directors and senior management on governance matters.
• Conduct research on governance trends, issues, and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Corporate Secretarial

Regulatory Compliance

Board Governance

Governance Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Research & Analysis

Policy Development

Documentation

Governance Standards

Education

ICSA

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

MISC Group | Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (On-site)

JOB PURPOSE

Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of corporate governance practices across MISC Group by ensuring compliance with corporate governance best practices, corporate secretarial requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The role also provides advisory support to internal stakeholders on governance matters and facilitates the effective execution of corporate exercises and strategic initiatives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Corporate Governance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of corporate governance policies, guidelines, and practices across MISC Group.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with evolving governance best practices and legislative requirements.
• Provide support and advisory services to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and senior management on governance-related matters.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging corporate governance trends, issues, and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks and compliance practices.

Board Governance & Practice

• Support advisory services relating to Board Charter, Board Committees' Terms of Reference, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory and governance developments relating to board structure, composition, succession planning, diversity, effectiveness evaluations, and directors' responsibilities.
• Coordinate onboarding programmes for newly appointed directors.
• Monitor training and professional development programmes for directors and senior management to ensure ongoing governance awareness and capability building.

Corporate Secretarial Services

• Support the delivery of corporate secretarial services across MISC Group in compliance with the Companies Act 2016, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, MISC Constitution, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and support due diligence exercises relating to governance and corporate secretarial matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of governance-related documentation and deliverables.

Annual Reports & General Meetings

• Support the preparation and production of governance-related sections of Annual Reports, including the Corporate Governance Overview Statement and Corporate Governance Report.
• Assist in preparing Board and Board Committee papers relating to Annual General Meetings (AGM), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM), and Annual Reports.
• Facilitate the timely completion of governance-related reporting and meeting deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Bachelor's Degree in Law, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Corporate Secretarial, Legal, or related governance functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, corporate secretarial practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience engaging with boards, senior management, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, corporate exercises, due diligence activities, and board administration processes.

SKILLS

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Secretarial Practice
• Corporate Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Board Governance
• Corporate Secretarial Documentation
• Governance Advisory
• Stakeholder Management
• Research & Analysis
• Policy Development & Implementation
• Relationship Building
• Report Writing & Documentation

COMPETENCIES

• Corporate Governance Standards & Legislation
• Corporate Secretarial Documentation Drafting