Head, Group Corporate Secretariat & Governance Transformation
# Head, Group Corporate Secretariat & Governance Transformation **Sembcorp** · Central Singapore · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 3 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role About Sembcorp Sembcorp is a leading energyand urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record. Purpose and Scope The Head of Group Corporate Secretariat is responsible for leading the Group’s corporate secretariat and governance function, ensuring that the Company and its subsidiaries maintain high standards of corporate governance and comply with applicable statutory, regulatory and listing requirements. In addition to serving as a key governance advisor to the Board, Board Committees and senior management, this role will lead the governance function of a global listed company while redesigning the operating model through technology, AI and selective outsourcing to create a scalable, data-driven and future-ready governance organisation. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer. We are looking for a highly motivated, driven and experienced individual to join our team to provide legal and compliance advisory to the business units located in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Board and Board Committee Governance - Serve as the lead corporate secretary to the Board. - Advise the Board, Chairman and Management on governance matters and emerging regulatory developments. - Plan and manage the annual Board and Committee calendar. - Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Board papers. - Attend Board meetings and oversee the preparation of minutes and resolutions. - Ensure meeting records accurately capture decisions and actions. 2. Corporate Governance - Develop, implement and maintain the Group's corporate governance framework. - Ensure governance practices remain aligned with statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements. - Provide governance guidance to directors and senior management. - Monitor developments in governance regulations and assess implications for the Group. 3. Listed Company and Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate and securities regulations. - Coordinate corporate disclosures, announcements and shareholder communications in partnership with Legal, Finance and Investor Relations. - Support the preparation of annual reports and governance disclosures. - Oversee statutory filings and corporate records maintenance. 4. Subsidiary Governance and Legal Entity Management - Establish and oversee governance requirements for subsidiaries, joint ventures and investment entities. - Maintain statutory registers, constitutional documents and legal entity records. - Ensure subsidiary boards comply with delegated authority and governance requirements. - Support incorporation, restructuring, liquidation and other legal entity transactions. 5. Shareholder and Stakeholder Management - Lead the planning and execution of Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings. - Coordinate engagement with regulators, external corporate secretarial advisers, auditors and other professional advisers. - Act as the key interface for governance-related matters involving directors and shareholders. 6. Strategic Projects and Transactions - Support governance workstreams arising from mergers, acquisitions, divestments, financing transactions and corporate restructuring exercises. - Provide governance advice on strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation programmes. - Ensure requisite approvals and governance processes are properly executed. 7. Governance Transformation, Outsourcing and AI Strategy - Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap for the Group Corporate Secretariat function. - Conduct strategic reviews of governance operating models, including assessment of activities for insourcing, co-sourcing and outsourcing. - Lead the business case development, vendor evaluation, transition planning and implementation of outsourced corporate secretariat and legal entity management services. - Design and implement an enterprise legal entity management and governance technology strategy. - Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, workflow technologies and digital governance tools to simplify and streamline governance processes. - Establish governance data standards and a single source of truth for legal entity and governance records globally. - Implement service level agreements, performance metrics and governance frameworks for external service providers. - Drive continuous improvement in productivity, service quality, risk management and cost efficiency through technology and operating model innovation. - Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in governance, legal operations and AI-assisted corporate secretariat functions. 8. Leadership and Talent Development - Lead and develop the Group Corporate Secretariat team. - Drive capability building and succession planning within the function. - Promote continuous improvement, process simplification and digitalisation of governance processes. Qualifications & Experience - Degree in Law, Accountancy, Business, Corporate Governance or related discipline. - Chartered Secretary, Chartered Governance Professional or equivalent professional qualification preferred. - Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in corporate secretariat, governance, legal or listed company environments. - Experience supporting Boards and Board Committees of a publicly listed company. - Strong understanding of corporate law, governance requirements and regulatory obligations. - Prior experience in a multinational listed company with complex global legal entity structures. - Proven leadership experience managing a professional corporate secretariat team. - Demonstrated experience leading operating model transformation, outsourcing, shared services or digital transformation initiatives. - Experience implementing governance technology, legal entity management platforms, workflow automation solutions or AI-enabled corporate governance tools. - Experience managing external service providers and large-scale vendor relationships. Skills, Competences and Preferred Characteristics Technical - Corporate governance - Board secretariat management - Company law and regulatory compliance - Legal entity management - Statutory reporting and filings - Governance risk management Transformation & Technology - Digital transformation - Artificial intelligence and automation strategy - Operating model design - Vendor and outsourcing management - Data governance - Change management - Process engineering - Technology implementation Leadership - Executive stakeholder management - Strategic thinking - Sound judgement and discretion - Influencing and communication skills - Team leadership and talent development - Project and change management Success Measures - Board and Committee effectiveness and satisfaction. - Zero material governance or statutory compliance breaches. - Timely completion of Board, Committee and shareholder processes. - Strong governance ratings and external compliance outcomes. - Effective subsidiary governance across the Group. - Development and retention of a high-performing Corporate Secretariat personnel. - Successful completion of governance operating model review within first 12 months. - Expansion of AI and automation adoption across governance processes. - Successful implementation and management of strategic service provider relationships. - Reduction in manual effort associated with legal entity management and board administration. - Realisation of agreed productivity and cost-efficiency targets through outsourcing and automation initiatives. - Improved quality, accessibility and reliability of governance data. Our Culture at Sembcorp At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition. Join us in making a real impact! Job Snapshot Updated Date 14-10-2026 Job ID Job ID4355 Department Group Legal Location Singapore, Central, Singapore Experience 15 - 20 Years Employee Group Permanent
Наблюдалась 2026-10-17, впервые 2026-10-14, источник — Indeed.