Senior Governance Specialist

SUMMARY:
Senior Governance Specialist

POSITION INFO:

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Governance Specialist to join a fast-paced alternative asset management environment, providing specialist governance, company secretarial and transaction support across the Group.

This is a senior, hands-on role for a technically strong and commercially minded professional who can work independently, manage complex matters and provide sound governance advice in a transaction-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the governance and administration of assigned Boards and Committees, including Social & Ethics, Credit and Asset Management Committees
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, resolutions and accurate, decision-focused minutes, ensuring governance requirements and delegated authorities are met
• Manage governance processes supporting credit, investment and transaction approvals from submission through to completion
• Review transaction and approval documentation, coordinate sign-offs and ensure the appropriate authorities are in place
• Manage company secretarial and statutory matters across companies, funds, trusts and special-purpose vehicles
• Draft Board, Committee and shareholder resolutions, minutes and other corporate governance documentation
• Provide practical advice on corporate governance, company law, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest and decision-making authority
• Provide guidance on B-BBEE, ownership structures and transaction considerations
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Investment and other stakeholders across local and offshore environments
• Identify governance and execution risks and ensure matters are followed through to completion

What You'll Bring

• An admitted Attorney with a corporate, commercial, financial-services or transactional background, or CA(SA) with substantial governance and company secretarial experience
• At least 7 years’ relevant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience within financial services, ideally alternative asset management, investment management, private credit, private equity or property finance
• Experience supporting credit, investment or transaction approval processes
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, delegated authority and statutory compliance
• Practical knowledge of B-BBEE legislation and ownership structures
• Experience with funds, trusts, SPVs, offshore structures or regulated financial-services entities would be advantageous
• CGISA or an equivalent governance/company secretarial qualification would be advantageous

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical expertise and commercial judgement
• Excellent drafting, analytical and attention-to-detail skills
• The ability to manage multiple Boards, Committees, transactions and deadlines effectively
• A proactive, independent and solutions-focused approach
• The confidence to engage with Directors, Executives, Investment Professionals, Legal Advisers and external stakeholders
• The ability to identify and communicate risks clearly and provide practical solutions
• Strong ownership and follow-through, with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work under pressure