SENIOR ADVISOR, GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS MANAGEMENT

Job description

Position Overview:

The Senior Advisor, Governance Documents Management, is responsible for providing expert guidance on the creation, review, and management of governance documents across the organization. This role ensures that governance documents are consistent, up-to-date, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. The Senior Advisor will work closely with key stakeholders in reviewing policies and directives and supporting the attestation process.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain ownership of BDC’s governance documents inventory.
• Ensure timely review of governance documents by stakeholders and submission to the Board of Directors and Committees.
• Provide expert advice on the creation and revision of governance documents, including policies and directives.
• Ensure compliance of governance documents with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support the Director in leading a governance document review committee to ensure consistency and relevance of policies and directives.
• Oversee internal management committees’ mandates and structures in collaboration with the Corporate Secretariat to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Conduct regular reviews of governance documents to maintain accuracy and relevance.
• Manage the workflow and audit trail for the final approval and internal publication of governance documents.
• Support the attestation process and document translations in both official languages.
• Provide training and guidance to policy owners on governance document requirements.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes that impact governance documents.

Required experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

• University degree in business, law, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or related fields, including document management and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in finance or the banking industry is an asset.
• Proven experience in managing company documents, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards impacting governance and document management.
• Analytical skills to assess and improve governance processes, and develop effective governance policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising senior management and staff on governance matters.
• Experience in preparing policies, conducting governance audits, and risk assessments (asset).
• Integrity, independence, and courage to advocate for necessary changes.
• Team-focused, with strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Bilingual in English and French is required.

Salary:

Based on experience.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online through BDC’s career portal.

Job posting period

Until 2024-10-09 at 00:00