Overview
Assistant Company Secretary Jobs in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Hong Leong Group
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
Company: Hong Leong Group
Location: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Hong Leong Financial Group
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, as the listed financial services arm of Hong Leong Group, is a leading provider of financial services through its subsidiaries and associate companies. The Group is a constituent of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, which comprises the 30 largest companies on the Bursa Malaysia by market capitalisation.
The Group's financial services companies provide a broad spectrum of financial services – commercial and Islamic banking, treasury, insurance and Family Takaful, investment banking, stockbroking and asset management throughout Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Cambodia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, our products and services are distributed via a diverse range of distribution channels.
Our vision is to be an integrated financial services group that consistently meets our customers' needs. Our goal is to become a leader in the financial services industry; a leader in each of the markets that we operate in.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Advisory
- Partner with four key stakeholders: the Board of Directors, shareholders, management, and external stakeholders to ensure good corporate governance.
- Provide sound advice on all corporate governance matters, including regulatory compliance, and ensure clear documentation and communication.
- Think strategically to ensure corporate proposals and strategies are well-integrated and in the best interest of the company.
Secretarial & Compliance Duties
- Maintain high standards for the timely and proper delivery of company secretarial services.
- Manage corporate documents, announcements, disclosures, and regulatory filings for the Group’s companies as per relevant regulatory body requirements.
- Coordinate and/or attend Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, and general meetings, ensuring proactive agenda management, follow-ups, and reporting.
- Ensure the Group remains in compliance with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
- Liaise with regulators such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and the Companies Commission of Malaysia on corporate governance matters.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, providing timely updates to the Board of Directors.
Leadership & Team Management
- Work closely with the Group’s Company Secretary and secretarial team to ensure smooth operations.
- Lead, mentor, and coach subordinates to drive efficiency and effectiveness in task execution.
What We’re Looking For
- Professional Certification: MAICSA/ICSA certified.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed in the Companies Act 1965, BNM Guidelines, and other relevant laws and regulations.
- Industry Experience: Background in Financial Services or experience within a fast-paced, locally listed company of significant scale and complexity.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
