Job Description

Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Governance and Company Secretariat Specialist to play a key role in supporting effective governance across our organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance and company secretarial professional who enjoys working closely with Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained. The role supports multiple jurisdictions and business units, helping boards and committees operate efficiently and effectively while ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong governance expertise with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

Qualifications

Key Outputs

• Coordinate and manage Board, Committee and management meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation and distribution of Board packs.
• Attend meetings and produce high-quality minutes, ensuring actions and key decisions are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory and regulatory filings and corporate administration activities.
• Support director onboarding activities and maintain director records, declarations and annual attestations.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulation and corporate governance best practice and recommend actions where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification, ideally in Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional governance qualifications or relevant professional memberships would be advantageous.

Skills and experience

• Significant company secretarial and governance experience, ideally gained within a regulated financial services, banking, wealth management or corporate environment.
• Experience advising and supporting Boards and Committees at a senior level.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Checking Things
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions

Technical Competencies:

• A strong understanding of Corporate Governance Frameworks
• Board and Committee administration
• Legal & Regulatory knowledge
• Governance reporting and assurance

Additional Information

Closing data: 09 December 2026

Salary from £50,000

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