TEAM MEMBER, COMPANY SECRETARIAT

About Company:

Fidelity Bank Plc began operations in 1988 as Fidelity Union Merchant Bank Limited. By 1990, it had distinguished itself as the fastest growing merchant bank in the country. However, to leverage the emerging opportunities in the commercial and consumer end of financial services in Nigeria, in 1999, it converted to commercial banking and changed its name to Fidelity Bank Plc. It became a universal bank in February 2001, with a license to offer the entire spectrum of commercial, consumer, corporate and investment banking services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• Assist the Company Secretary with coordinating all matters related to pre and post meeting preparations for Management, Board and General Meetings including issuance of notices, review of minutes, pasting of adopted minutes, following up on matters arising from the meetings, advising on decisions and rendition of regulatory returns arising from the meetings and record keeping.
• Manage, organize, and maintain legal documents in paper and electronic filing systems
• Ensure timely rendition of accurate returns to all the Bank’s Regulators, particularly the CBN, NDIC, NSE, CAC and Securities & Exchange Commission as appropriate
• Keeping abreast of developments in corporate governance and bringing the same to the attention of the Company Secretary.
• Assist with research and formulation of governance policies for the Board/Management; Review governance regulations issued periodically by the regulators to ensure compliance by the Bank; And updates to the Board and Management as appropriate
• Liaison with the Registrars and timely resolution of investor-related enquiries from internal and external shareholders.

Requirements:

• LLB (Hons) from an accredited university, LLM (added advantage)
• Must be called to the Nigerian Bar.

Experience:

• 7 years of minimum working experience in a similar role.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of integrity
• Ability to provide immediate and accurate legal advice
• Dispute resolution & litigation
• Supervisory & leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking and writing
• Risk identification and solution skills
• Team player
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be disciplined
• Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks, as well as meet deadlines.

Knowledge:

• Depth in Research, PC, Interpersonal and analytical reasoning skills       
• Depth in written and oral communication skills
• Depth in conceptual and analytical skills
• Depth in record-keeping and documentation skills
• Depth in Knowledge of Regulatory Laws.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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