Deputy Company Secretary at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a leading African corporate and investment bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. We offer our clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Company Secretary

Job Requisition ID: R45482
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• To assist the Company Secretary, Ethics and Legal to manage bank compliance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and best practice corporate governance frame works.
• Develop, maintain, and implement governance and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Ensure accurate preparation, collation, and distribution of board and committee packs in accordance with statutory and regulatory timelines.
• Draft precise minutes and resolutions for board and committee meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers and records in line with the Companies Act and Listings Requirements.
• Support the Company Secretary in director induction and ongoing governance training.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on regulatory obligations, Listings Requirements, and governance practices.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure a unified regulatory strategy.
• Support the planning and execution of Annual General Meetings and shareholder engagements.
• Provide strategic direction and foster a culture of high ethical standards aligned with organizational vision and goals.
• Design and implement strategies that optimize employee potential and performance.
• Encourage and maintain strategic relationships across functional areas to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Align and integrate specialized solutions across the business to drive innovation and sustainable competitive advantage.
• Provide thought leadership and expert advice on governance, compliance, and organizational design.
• Maintain expert knowledge of legislative changes, industry best practices, and global trends.
• Ensure integrated reporting of business information to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Use insights from business reports to measure success and adjust tactical strategies accordingly.
• Understand and promote the competencies and skills required for personal and team development.
• Identify development needs and implement effective solutions to enhance individual and team performance.
• Ensure employees create and review personal development plans regularly.
• Foster an environment that supports cross-functional skills transfer and continuous learning.
• Stay informed about emerging learning opportunities, products, and industry trends.
• Provide mentorship, share expertise, and guide employees in problem-solving.
• Deliver constructive feedback to support growth and motivation.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2026.