Corporate Governance Officer

The Corporate Governance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the Corporate Secretary with corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND THOSE HOLDING VALID AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY. MUST BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY AT THE PRESENT TIME.

Our client located in Port of Spain, Trinidad is seeking to fill the position of The Corporate Governance Officer 

Salary:  $15,200.00

Status: Contract

Period: One (1) year

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Board and Board Committee Support:

 Support the preparation, organization, and distribution of materials for Board and
Committee meetings, such as agendas, minutes, resolutions, and other relevant
documents.
 Attend Board and Committee meetings as needed, draft minutes, and monitor action
items to ensure timely follow-up and completion.
 Manage logistics for in-person meetings, including scheduling, venue setup, and
technology arrangements.

Corporate Governance and Compliance:

 Maintain corporate records, including minute books, statutory registers, and other key
governance documents.
 Assist the Corporate Secretary in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory
requirements, including correspondence and filings with the Central Bank of Trinidad
and Tobago, the Ministry of Finance, and any CAF-related submissions within the
Corporate Secretarial portfolio.
 Support the timely preparation, review, and filing of Annual Reports.
 Assist in managing regulatory inspections, audits, and reviews by preparing
responses to information requests.
 Monitor changes in applicable legislation and regulations, assisting in the
implementation of necessary updates to governance practices.
 Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies relevant to the
banking sector.

Documentation and Contract Management:

 Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising board resolutions and policy documents.
 Oversee the execution, storage, and retrieval of governance documents, ensuring
they are accurate and securely maintained.
Stakeholder Engagement:
 Liaise with Directors, senior management, executive leadership, and external
stakeholders, including service providers, on matters related to Board and Committee
activities, corporate governance, and compliance.
 Handle shareholder engagement by responding to inquiries and coordinating with the
Ministry of Finance on shareholder correspondence.

Policy Development and Review:

 Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies,
procedures, and charters to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and
alignment with industry best practices.
 Conduct research on governance trends and developments to support informed
policy updates and improvements.

Special Project: Execution of Financing Program

 Monitoring and ensuring execution of all facility components.
 Tracking and updating budgetary amounts and allocations.
 Completion and submission of all reporting requirements as defined in the facility’s
project execution manual.
 Manage the relationship among stakeholders ensuring that all conditions of the
agreement, reporting requirements, communications among entities, engagement of
consultants and any other requirements is done effectively and in a timely manner.
 Manage relationship between stakeholders to ensure achievement of program
objectives and adherence to requirements

Administrative Support:

 Provide administrative support to the Corporate Secretary, along with handling any
additional tasks as assigned.
 Uphold strict confidentiality and manage sensitive information with the highest level
of discretion.

Education and Experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in Law. Paralegal or Corporate Governance certification would be
an asset.
  A Master’s in Business Administration or Public Administration or any other
business-related field. 
 Minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate governance, legal, or paralegal roles
within a financial institution or corporate environment.
 Solid understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements
for banks and financial institutions in Trinidad & Tobago.
 Knowledge of company secretarial functions, corporate law, and financial sector
regulations.

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