Board Secretary - Corporate Governance (Clearing)

Board Secretary - Corporate Governance (Clearing) bij ABN AMRO

At a glance

Do you thrive in an international context and want to contribute to ABN AMRO Clearing Bank's ambition's to lead the way to safe and transparent markets. Do you want to advise on governance and play a role in the decision-making of the Management Board, Supervisory Board and Global Management Team of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank? Then joining the AACB Corporate Office might just be what you're looking for.

In the Corporate Office, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the Management Board, Supervisory Board and Global Management Team on strategic, regulatory, organisational and other corporate governance related topics. How do you think this can be achieved? We are looking forward to hearing your story!

Your job

Together with the colleagues of the Global Corporate Secretariat, you will be the expert on corporate governance. You will advice ABN AMRO Clearing Bank's Management Board, Supervisory Board and Global Management Team.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Advising the Management Board and Supervisory Board on corporate governance and their roles and responsibilities.
• Setting the annual calendars for the Management Board and Supervisory Board.
• Organising and preparing the meetings of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank's senior management boards and committees by scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, ensuring that topics are discussed at the right time in the right policy-making body, and ensuring that the information necessary for decision-making is timely delivered.
• Minuting meetings and coordinating the follow-up on action points.
• Assist in, monitor and document communication toward supervisory authorities.
• Providing input on projects and business as usual activities to shape, improve and execute the corporate governance of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and its subsidiaries.
• Drafting corporate documentations and organising and maintaining corporate records and documents (including all corporate registers).
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on corporate governance matters.
• Monitoring and implementing new rules and regulation or relevant internal ABN AMRO policies on corporate governance.
• Engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders, both on a formal and informal basis, to ensure all projects and processes run smoothly.

Working environment

In banking, Clearing denotes all activities from the time a commitment (buy or sell) is made for a transaction until it is settled. ABN AMRO Clearing acts as an intermediary between clients and the exchanges these clients trade on. We become the buyer to the seller and the seller to the buyer, taking over the risk to reconcile orders between the parties in the transaction. Processing around 18 million transactions a day. We do so for professional traders, investment managers and large corporates. As clients are highly demanding and the market environment fluctuates, you are guaranteed to learn a lot in a short space of time. Working at ABN AMRO Clearing means thriving in an international, professional yet informal, fast-paced, IT-driven environment.

Your profile

• A master´s degree in corporate or financial law.
• 8-10 years of experience in (corporate) governance.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations for financial institutions.
• Analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (both oral and written).

Even if you don't fully identify with all the points mentioned above, but you feel this role could be a match for you, we encourage you to apply. We are open to a diverse range of candidates, and even if you don't necessarily have the legal knowledge but do have the drive, don't hesitate to reach out.

We are offering

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on Hay 10 in a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.

Equal opportunities for all

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.

Wie zijn je collega's?

“Bij ABN AMRO kijken we constant of onze producten nog voldoen aan de maatschappelijke normen.”
Maico Majado van Dreumel Business compliance officer

“Grote zaken, veelzijdige teams en verschillende rechtsgebieden: je wordt hier continu uitgedaagd!”
Marije Veenhuizen Legal counsel

“Als legal counsel ben ik betrokken bij belangrijke zaken, geef ik regelmatig ongevraagd advies én heb ik veel contact met klanten en hun adviseurs. Dat miste ik toen ik advocaat was.”
Adriaan van Zijl Legal counsel

“Innovatie en wet- en regelgeving gaan niet altijd hand in hand. Ik zie het als een uitdaging om de bank te helpen innoveren binnen de kaders van de wet.”
Margot Kuijpers Legal counsel