Secretary, Corporate Governace (Contract)

Argyll Scott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott is seeking a Secretary, Corporate Governance on a 12-month contract in Singapore to support governance, regulatory advisory and company secretarial activities within a financial services setting.

The role involves monitoring regulatory developments, preparing Board materials, advising Boards and regulators, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions, governance framework reviews, and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with an interest in corporate governance and company secretarial work, or a qualified company secretary with relevant corporate governance and regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in Singapore company law, regulatory requirements, corporate governance guidelines and applicable governance standards, assessing their implications for the organisation.
• Review and interpret regulatory developments, conduct governance gap assessments and recommend appropriate changes to policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Support the Company Secretary in advising Boards, Board Committees and senior management on corporate governance requirements, regulatory expectations and related matters.
• Support engagement with relevant regulators, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Review and support the implementation of governance arrangements, including Board and Committee structures, terms of reference, delegations of authority, reporting lines and related policies.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, business transfers, restructurings and other significant change initiatives, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory and company secretarial workstreams.
• Prepare Board and Committee materials, including agendas, briefing notes, resolutions, minutes, approval papers and relevant governance documentation.
• Maintain accurate corporate secretarial records, statutory filings, registers and disclosures in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and regulators to support regulatory compliance, governance alignment and transaction milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, internal controls and operational efficiency.

Job description

Secretary, Corporate Governace (Contract)

Location: Singapore

Contract Type: 12 months contract (Extendable & Convertible)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Secretary, Corporate Governance to support corporate governance, regulatory advisory and company secretarial activities within a financial services environment. This role goes beyond traditional company secretarial administration, offering exposure to regulatory interpretation, Board governance, governance framework reviews and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. The position would suit a legally qualified professional interested in developing a career in corporate governance or an experienced company secretarial professional with strong regulatory governance exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in Singapore company law, regulatory requirements, corporate governance guidelines and applicable governance standards, assessing their implications for the organisation.
• Review and interpret regulatory developments, conduct governance gap assessments and recommend appropriate changes to policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Support the Company Secretary in advising Boards, Board Committees and senior management on corporate governance requirements, regulatory expectations and related matters.
• Support engagement with relevant regulators, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Review and support the implementation of governance arrangements, including Board and Committee structures, terms of reference, delegations of authority, reporting lines and related policies.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, business transfers, restructurings and other significant change initiatives, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory and company secretarial workstreams.
• Prepare Board and Committee materials, including agendas, briefing notes, resolutions, minutes, approval papers and relevant governance documentation.
• Maintain accurate corporate secretarial records, statutory filings, registers and disclosures in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and regulators to support regulatory compliance, governance alignment and transaction milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, internal controls and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

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