Senior Specialist – General Secretariat

Senior Specialist – General Secretariat

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the scheduling and arranging the meeting dates, time and locations (i.e., calendar, agenda …etc) for the BoD.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles and organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all material and information provided to the BoD and Executive Committee members.
• Receive memorandums on subjects and matters prepared by Departments, Branches and Units to be presented to the BoD and Executive Committees.
• Collect, organize and prepare the received memorandums and all relevant materials needed for meetings.
• Conduct the technical analysis of the BOD and Executive Committee presentations including executive summaries, previous related decisions, follow-up tables and appropriate reports.
• Oversee communication with all members on meetings particulars.
• Ensure the documentation, issuance and distribution of the Board and Executive Committee Decisions and follow up on the implementation of the decisions.
• Ensure the systems, practices and procedures operating within the Board, Executive Committees and Sub-Committees reflect a culture of continuous improvement and external good practice.
• Provide support across the Board, Executive Committees and relevant sub-committees on their governance and effective operation.
• Uphold the legal requirements for conducting meetings (i.e., checking quorum is present at meetings. etc.)
• Ensure that meetings of the Board, Executive Committees and Sub-committees are held in accordance with the ethos and values of CBUAE.
• Oversee and manage Committees E-Meetings system.
• Perform any other duties outside the scope as and when required.

Self - Management Responsibilities

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year.
• Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended
• Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role.
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration/Management/Law/Accounting or a related field or relevant subject.
• Any relevant professional certifications or memberships.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ relevant experience.
• Prior experience in the role of board secretary and/or executive committees technical support/management in large organizations including Risk, Corporate Governance, Legal Advisory.
• The CBUAE offers you the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary and multinational team that spans diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside some of the leading financial and regulatory experts in the industry.
• If the above description corresponds to your profile and career interests, please apply by attaching your CV.