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Job Description

RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was founded in 1976 and is one of the oldest banks in the UAE. The Bank operates within retail and corporate banking, offering a range of services including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management.

 

In the recent years, the Bank has achieved significant milestones which includes being named as one of the world's best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and was awarded UAE's SME Bank of the year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards. The Bank has been successful in achieving the highest profitability and lowest cost of risk since 2015. It has also seen significant growth in its acquiring business, card spending, and business loans.

 

Being on a transformational journey, in partnership with Honeywell, RAKBANK has also taken steps towards sustainability by reducing its overall energy consumption.

 

We are a diverse team comprising of over 3,000 employees from across 58 countries. We make conscious efforts to build talented and diversified teams and encourage people to develop their full potential. We are committed to providing a working environment that promotes work-life balance, career development, recognition and security for the future.

 

In line with our strategy, a major part of our transformation journey is to future proof our bank and establish ourselves as a ‘Digital bank with human touch’, for our customers.

 

So, join us in co-creating the future of RAKBANK!

 

What You Will Be Doing

  • Supporting the Group Company Secretary in shaping and developing RAKBANK’s Group Corporate Governance & Secretariat function.
  • Ensuring compliance with changing corporate governance statutory landscape and best practices.
  • Advising the Group Board of Directors on statutory Corporate Governance requirements to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • Designing and implementing the Group Corporate Governance framework and ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met.
  • Maintaining corporate records, including by-laws, charters, and minutes.
  • Preparing agendas and meeting packs for Board meetings, Board committees, and annual general meetings (AGMs) and following up on action points.
  • Convening and servicing Board, Board Committees, and AGMs; supporting the review of meeting minutes, drafting resolutions, and lodging required forms and annual returns with appropriate authorities.
  • Advising and updating the Board on matters relating to Corporate Governance and Company Secretariat.
  • Working closely with the management team to ensure the proper implementation and execution of Board resolutions and actions.
  • Liaising with regulators and advisors such as lawyers and consultants.
  • Maintaining statutory books and handling correspondence, information collation, report writing, and decision communication to stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory practices and operational business delivery through a risk-based monitoring program.
  • Carrying out designated operational duties, recommending process improvements, and ensuring high standards of customer service.

 

What You Should Have

  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with Management, CEO, Board, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
  • The ability to manage complexity and balance stakeholder interests.
  • Solid planning and alignment skills to coordinate and prioritize project tasks.
  • A proactive approach in providing early warning to Management and the Board of Directors by reading signals and anticipating issues.
  • Executive presence with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary setting to achieve consensus.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to operate in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.

 

What We Are Looking For

  • A bachelor's degree, with an MBA preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Corporate Governance officer or in a Corporate Secretary function at Board & corporate affairs level.
  • Proficiency in the latest corporate governance legislations and practices, including the CBUAE & SCA Codes of Corporate Governance and related regulations and legislations.
  • Knowledge of the Federal Companies Act No 32/2021 and listing and statutory disclosure requirements, primarily for Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and related listing requirements.

 

What’s In It For You

  • Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
  • Provision of medical care plan for your family and you
  • Comprehensive Life insurance plan
  • Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
  • Career development and growth opportunities by design
  • Work with the best minds in the field
  • Get opportunities to bring your whole-self to the organization and perform to your best

Job Details

Job Location
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Banking
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Management
Employment Type
Unspecified
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
Unspecified

Preferred Candidate

Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

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