Job Summary
To provide an oversight role at the secretariat of all functions and ensure compliance with Bank's rule and regulation and prevent reputation risk among the Bank's Stakeholders.
Job Descriptions

Organizing, Preparing agenda as well as taking minutes of Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Executive Management Committee meetings of the parent company
Organizing the Annual Board Retreat
Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, Directors and Secretaries
Handling all correspondence, collating information, writing reports and ensuring that decisions made by the Board are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders
Liaising and monitoring the Bank's Registrar to ensure that the Bank obtains optimum value from their engagement
Contributing to meeting discussions, as and when required, and advising Directors of the legal, governance, implications of proposed policies
Ensuring compliance with Post listing requirement of the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Ensuring that the Bank and the subsidiaries comply with all applicable codes on Corporate Governance
Prepare performance evaluations for all personnel in the Unit in accordance with the Bank's performance appraisal system
Perform other duties as assigned to by the Group Managing Director

Professional Requirements

A good first degree in Law and BL
A recognized Professional Certification will be an added advantage
Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience in Legal within the Financial Services Industry, of which at least 4 must have been in the Banking Sector and 1 year must have been at a Senior Management level

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of banking operations (international & domestic
Legal financial planning
Good policy development and management capabilities
Legal documentation
Legal Advice
Litigation
Regulatory Knowledge
Corporate Governance
Compliance Monitoring
Banking Industry Knowledge
Financial Industry Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of Financial Regulations (Domestic & International)
Knowledge and understanding of Risk Management and Financial Standards (Domestic & International)

Generic Skills

Strategic Focus/ Orientation
Integrity and Discretion
Initiative/ Proactive
Entrepreneurship
Analytical skills / Problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Communication (oral & written)
Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity
Supervisory Skills
General managerial/ administration
Leadership/influencing
Organization and coordination skills
Conflict management
Coaching and people management

Supervisory Skills

General managerial/ administration
Leadership/influencing
Organization and coordination skills
Coaching and people management
Conflict management