Assistant Manager, Company Secretariat

About the role

Raqami Bank is hiring an Assistant Manager for its Company Secretariat within the Legal department. The role supports the Bank's corporate governance and secretarial function by organizing Board, Board Committee and shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory records and ensuring timely compliance with the Companies Act, 2017, SECP requirements and SBP corporate governance regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs, SLAs and outsourcing arrangements.
• Prepare and vet Islamic finance and security documentation in coordination with Shariah Compliance.
• Provide legal advice on banking, commercial, employment and operational matters.
• Review digital onboarding journeys, customer terms and e-consent frameworks for legal enforceability.
• Vet title documents, legal search reports and collateral/security documentation.
• Manage litigation, regulatory complaints and recovery proceedings before courts and relevant forums.
• Supervise external legal counsel and monitor legal expenses and performance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on their implications.
• Handle legal notices, court orders, regulatory requests and corporate legal documentation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through policy reviews, product assessments, staff awareness and legal governance.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a corporate secretariat function, preferably at a bank, DFI or listed company.
• Hands-on experience with board and committee meeting management and minute writing, SECP statutory filings through eServices, SBP Fit and Proper Test documentation, statutory registers and shareholder records, and AGM and general meeting arrangements.
• Graduate degree in Law, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration from an HEC-recognized institution; LLB is an added advantage.
• Membership of ICSP, or part-qualified ACCA, ICMA or ICAP, is preferred.
• Exposure to Islamic banking and Shariah governance is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2017 and SBP corporate governance regulations.
• Corporate secretariat practices, minute writing, resolution drafting and corporate documentation.
• Company law, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, statutory reporting and filings.
• MS Office, reporting and presentation skills, and strong written and verbal communication.