VP/Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the BHC and related subsidiaries’ Boards of Directors, as well as CoSec matters.
- Draft and revise board-related policies and processes.
- Create and maintain corporate records.
- Execute on CoSec projects.
- Advise on and manage corporate governance activities.
- Assist with all aspects of board and board committee planning, including logistical management, interacting with presenters on meeting materials, drafting resolutions, assembling and distributing meeting materials, and minute taking.
- Collaborate within the Legal department and across business and support functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of the BHC.
Requirements
- 2-3 years (minimum) of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house (or combination thereof).
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one state bar (preferably New York or Delaware).
- Able to work independently; exercise sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a substantial and varied workload with multiple and simultaneous deadlines.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues related to corporate governance through research, analysis, and developing practical and well-reasoned solutions.
- Excellent analytical, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and externally.
- Ability to work effectively and collegially in a complex, cross-matrixed environment with a high degree of collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
- "Always learning" attitude about emerging trends and risks in corporate governance.
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
corporate governancepolicy draftinglegal researchminute takingresolution draftinglogistical managementcorporate record maintenanceproject executionrisk managementissue resolution
Soft skills
independent worksound judgmentdiscretiondecision-makingprioritizationtime managementanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillswritten communicationorganizational skills
Certifications
Juris Doctoractive state bar membership