Company Secretary (EVP / SEVP)

"The Nation's Bank", National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position in the area of Office of Secretary Board of Directors based at Karachi, Pakistan.

The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:

Position / Job Title:
Company Secretary (EVP / SEVP)

Reporting to:

Chairman Board of Directors

Age: Maximum 57 years on last date of application submission.

Educational /Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Masters degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Law graduate from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
• In case of foreign qualification in the above disciplines, holds an equivalence certificate from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
• Members of recognized body of Professional Accountants or Corporate or
  Chartered Secretaries will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of work experience in Banking and / or financial sector and / or
  multinational and / or large sized organization and / or State-Owned Enterprises
  with at least 05 years as Company Secretary
• Preference would be given to the candidates
• having working experience in legal especially in banking laws, corporate laws, company laws, related litigation, and regulatory affairs
• exposure as an advisor to the Board of Directors and its committees on corporate governance, statutory, and regulatory matters
• having working experience in Compliance and / or Audit and / or Corporate Affairs in financial sector

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Corporate Governance, Legal Framework and Regulatory requirements of SBP PRs and SECP regulations
• Strong understanding of Banking Companies Ordinance and Banks Nationalization Act 1974, NBP Ordinance 1949, the State-Owned Enterprises Act 2023, Companies Act 2017 and the Listing Regulations of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
• Excellent communication, planning & organizing, decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation, analytical and drafting ability
• In depth understanding of public sector organizations work culture
• Highest level of professionalism and should be able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To ensure implementation / compliance of Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the Board Committees
• To ensure compliance with the applicable Corporate Governance Framework for Banks, Codes of Corporate Governance for Public Sector and Listed Companies, and advise the Board on governance best practices and regulatory obligations
• To facilitate improvements in Banks Corporate Governance and keeping the Board abreast with changes in applicable laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures of the Bank
• To ensure timely issuance of notices & circulation of agenda for the Board meetings to the members well in time, as per the approval of the Chairman
• To conduct statutory meetings (i.e., Annual / Extraordinary General Meeting - AGM / EOGM) and Board Committees within the statutory timelines
• To ensure efficient, timely recording, dissemination of minutes of meetings accordingly
• To prepare Agenda Books, Memos, and Minutes of Board meetings, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and completion of necessary corporate filings
• To ensure submission of the minutes copies to the State Bank of Pakistan as per its directives
• To ensure execution of the Board of Directors decisions through follow-ups, and to collect status updates and periodic reports as mandated by the Board
• To seek approval from the Directors on urgent matters via circulation of relevant proposals
• To ensure compliance with the regulatory listing / filing requirements from SBP / SECP / PSX etc.
• To respond to the SBP / SECP / PSX queries as and when required
• To work in close coordination with all the groups for submission of their agendas for recommendation of sub-committees and approval of the BoD
• To engage with the shares registrar for Annual / Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM / EOGM)
• To deal in corporate matters of subsidiaries of the Bank
• To maintain profile / files of Chairman BoD, Directors, President & CEO & also ensure that NBP Website is updated time to time with the related information
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Board / Credit Committee / Management Committee / President & CEO

Place of Posting:

Karachi

Assessment Interview(s)

Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteriawill be invited for panel interview(s).

Employment Type:

The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed ondiscretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensationpackage and other benefits as per Banks Policy / rules.

Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.

National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.