Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to financial resources. Having been declared technically insolvent in 1993, Equity’s transformation into a rapidly growing microfinance and then a commercial bank is widely considered to be an inspirational success story. Currently, Equity Bank has more than 9 million customers making it the largest bank in terms of customer base in Africa and having nearly half of bank accounts in Kenya. The company’s vision is "to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa”. Equity Bank retains a passionate commitment to empowering its clients to transform their lives and livelihoods. Through a business model that is anchored in access, convenience and flexibility, the Bank has evolved to become an all-inclusive financial services provider with a growing pan-African footprint. Equity Bank’s business model and its visionary leadership has continued to earn local, regional and global accolades and recognition. The model is also studied in some of the leading business schools in the world, as other developing countries in Africa and Asia seek to learn from Equity’s low margin, high-volume model. Equity Bank in 2010 established the Equity Group Foundation. This innovation and creative vehicle has fully transformed the concept of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. While Equity Group Foundation champions the socio-economic transformation of the people of Africa and seeks partnerships along six cluster thematic areas, Equity Bank provides the infrastructure of delivery, hence reducing the operational costs for the Foundation and increasing the rate of return on any social investment. The six social thematic areas of focus are: education and leadership development; financial literacy and access; entrepreneurship; agriculture; health; innovations and environment. Make an enquiry todayJob Responsibilities: Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments. Ensure records of Minutes are well kept. Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings. Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings. Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed. Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date. Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers. Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters. Ensure timely statutory filings. Regular review of governance documents. Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions. Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc. Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters. Job Skills: High level of analytical skills with attention to detail. Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution. Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed. Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders. Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance. Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally. Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations. Job Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Law Advocate of the High Court A professional certification in company secretarial Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in legal work and company secretarial practice In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance