Corporate Governance Analyst at Sage-Grey Finance Limited

Sage Grey Finance Limited (“Sage Grey Finance” or “the Company”) is a finance services company incorporated in Nigeria. We are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and are integrated into the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). We are members of the Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN). We offer Lending Services (Project Finance, Asset Finance, Corporate finance, Consumer Loan, etc.), Fund Management Services, Advisory Services, and other services as authorized by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Governance Analyst

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• To support the implementation and maintenance of sound corporate governance practices within the organization by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate governance codes, Board policies, and internal procedures.
• The role also supports effective Board administration, preparation of Board reports and documentation, regulatory reporting, governance advisory services, and maintaining effective engagement with the Board and Senior Management.

Scope of Responsibilities
Board and Committee Support:

• Coordinate and support Board and Committee meetings.
• Prepare meeting schedules, agendas, notices, and meeting packs.
• Prepare and circulate Committee and Board reports
• Ensure timely circulation of Board papers and related documents.
• Attend meetings and prepare accurate minutes and action trackers.
• Monitor implementation of Board and Committee resolutions.

Corporate Governance Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate governance codes, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to Board-approved policies and governance frameworks.
• Support periodic governance reviews and assessments.
• Maintain governance registers, charters, and policy documents.

Policy Management:

• Coordinate the review and update of governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure approved policies are properly documented and communicated.
• Track policy review timelines and ensure periodic updates.

Stakeholder and Advisory Support:

• Provide governance guidance to management and relevant departments.
• Promote governance awareness and best practices across the organization.
• Support induction and training programs for Directors and senior management.

Documentation and Records Management:

• Maintain accurate and confidential Board and corporate records.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of governance documents.
• Manage action logs, resolutions, and governance databases.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Candidate shall be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

​​​​​​​Board and Committee Documentation Management:

• Timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers.
• Coordination of meeting notices, agendas, and supporting documents.
• Accuracy in preparation of Committee and Board reports
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of Board packs.

Meeting Minutes and Action Tracking:

• Accuracy and timely preparation of meeting minutes.
• Maintenance of action logs and resolution trackers.
• Follow-up on outstanding Board and Committee action items.

Regulatory and Statutory Compliance:

• Compliance with regulatory and statutory filing deadlines.
• Timely submission of governance and statutory reports.
• Maintenance of statutory registers and records.

Governance Policy Management:

• Timely review and update of governance policies.
• Coordination of policy approvals and circulation.
• Maintenance of governance frameworks and charters.

Board Resolution Monitoring:

• Effective tracking and closure of Board action items.
• Monitoring implementation of Board resolutions.
• Escalation of overdue or unresolved actions.

Corporate Governance Compliance:

• Monitoring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Support for governance audits and assessments.
• Ensuring adherence to internal governance policies and applicable codes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field.
• Professional certification in Corporate Governance or Company Secretariat practice (ICSAN) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 1–2 years relevant experience in corporate governance, company secretariat, compliance, or related functions.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and corporate governance frameworks.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices.
• Excellent report writing and minute-taking skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Performance Evaluation:
The performance of the Corporate Governance Analyst shall be assessed based on:

• Timely preparation and circulation of meeting notices, agendas, and Board packs.
• Accuracy and timeliness of minutes and follow-up on action items
• Compliance with governance regulations, statutory filings, and deadlines
• Timely preparation of governance reports and Board documentation
• Coordination and timely review/update of policies and governance documents
• Effective communication and coordination with Directors, Management, and regulators
• Provision of governance guidance and support to departments
• Confidentiality, ethical conduct, and professionalism
• Proper maintenance and confidentiality of Board and statutory records
• Performance evaluation shall be conducted periodically in accordance with the Company’s governance and performance management framework.

Reporting & Accountability:

• The Candidate shall report directly to the Head, Legal and Research.
• The Candidate shall provide regular reports to the Board and shareholders.
• The role shall ensure strict confidentiality of financial, strategic and Board-related information.
• The Candidate shall ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sage-grey.com using the title of the job as the subject of the email.