Governance Secretary (12-Month Contract): Board & M&A

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Secretary, Corporate Governance on a 12-month contract to support governance, regulatory advisory and secretarial activities within a financial services environment.

The role covers monitoring Singapore law, interpreting regulatory developments and supporting Board advisory matters, with engagement with MAS and governance framework reviews. A legally qualified professional with M&A exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with interest in corporate governance and company secretarial work.
• Junior legally qualified professionals with ~1–2 years experience welcome to apply.
• Experience in banking, insurance or other regulated financial services environments advantageous.
• Good understanding of Singapore company law, corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to regulatory interpretation, governance reviews, Board advisory matters or regulatory engagement beneficial.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, business transfers or governance integration projects advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with ability to interpret complex requirements for senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in Singapore company law, regulatory requirements and governance standards.
• Review regulatory developments, conduct governance gap assessments and recommend policy changes.
• Support the Company Secretary in advising Boards and senior management on governance requirements.
• Engage with regulators, including MAS, on governance and regulatory matters.
• Review and implement governance arrangements, including board structures and mandates.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and other change initiatives focusing on governance and compliance workstreams.
• Prepare Board materials, agendas, minutes and governance documentation.
• Maintain corporate secretarial records, filings and disclosures.

Skills

Regulatory governance

Legal qualification

Board advisory

Communication skills

Education

Law degree / Bar

Job description

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Secretary, Corporate Governance on a 12-month contract to support governance, regulatory advisory and secretarial activities within a financial services environment.

The role covers monitoring Singapore law, interpreting regulatory developments and supporting Board advisory matters, with engagement with MAS and governance framework reviews. A legally qualified professional with M&A exposure is preferred.