Deputy Company Secretary at Optimus Bank

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and facilitate statutory, internal and corporate compliance programs
• Ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the banking industry
• Advising the company on regulatory, governance and compliance issues
• Organize company meetings within the statutory period; Attend meetings of the company, the board of directors and its committees, rendering all necessary secretarial services in respect of the meeting and advising on compliance, guiding the shareholders and directors on the proceedings in the meetings within the applicable rules and regulations.
• Maintain all statutory registers and other records required to be maintained by the company
• Carry out such administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the directors or the company.
• Monitor dispute resolution matters and timely briefing of external Solicitors; Handle complaints received from Customer’s Solicitors
• Manage perfection matters, timely briefing of external Solicitors and effectively manage the legal risk portfolio of the Bank
• Issuance of Bonds and Guarantee instruments within stipulated SLAs; Reviewing Standard and Complex Agreements for the Company
• Provide strategic legal and risk-based advisory services to the Board, Management and Staff of the Bank
• Conduct Legal research and provide bespoke opinions on topical issues affecting the business
• Oversee Contract Management including drafting, review, renewals and execution
• Supervise record keeping and management of all legal-related schedules, files and folders.
• Facilitate the acquisition and registration/perfection of properties for the Bank and borrowing customers
• Review, drafting and preparation of credit related documentations and paper works
• Coordinate mediation, negotiation and dispute resolutions on behalf of the Bank.
• Protect the Bank’s Intellectual property (IP) rights by appropriate registration and renewal of the Bank’s creations and works
• Develop and implement curriculum to educate employees on legal matters, overseeing hiring practices, and litigating on behalf of the company.
• Adequately manage the Bank’s Litigation Portfolio and exposure for the barest impact
• Facilitate engagement with law enforcement agencies and staff invites.
• Issue verifiable responses to Customer’s complaints and facilitate settlement activities
• Provide supports to all internal teams for external engagements or business transactions.

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution, B.L, LLM is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 11-14 years’ post call experience, at least 5 of which must have been with a reputable Bank or other Financial Institution