Senior Manager, Technical and Research

2 days ago

Kuala Lumpur Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators Full time 150,000 - 250,000 per year

Strategic Functions

  1. Study all new and relevant technical issues affecting the profession and members.

  2. Study the Companies Act and other relevant laws and recommend amendments through Company Law Reform Task Forces or Working Groups.

  3. Review and provide  comments on draft papers forwarded by professional bodies and regulators/ regulatory authorities

  4. Liaise with relevant regulators, authorities or government agencies and draft proposals for submission to regulatory authorities for regular annual dialogues.

  5. Deliberate on current and topical issues during dialogues with regulators and ministries.

Operational Functions

  1. Prepare comments to draft consultation papers or proposed amendments received from statutory bodies and circulate to relevant committees/working groups for recommendation to Council before replying.

  2. To liaise and attend to members' technical queries and provide technical advice via e-mail or fax.

  3. Review and prepare draft notes on policy recommendations for Council and Technical Committee review.

  4. Liaise and attend Technical Committee meetings, assist the Chairman,  report findings and follow up on action items or recommendations to Council or relevant committees/Secretariat

  5. Attend forums, dialogues, and CSP sessions with members organised by MAICSA.

  6. Conduct the CSP Induction Programme (full-day event) as required.

Research

  1. Conduct research on the Companies Act, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and other statutes, (Guidelines, Consultation Papers etc from SSM, SC, BNM or Bursa etc as and)  when required.

  2. Research new developments in the profession and disseminate information to members.

  3. Undertake specific research into areas of the profession as requested by Council or Committees.

  4. Regularly review updates from ICSA divisions, government, and regulatory websites.

Operational Functions

  1. Check all research conducted by staff and prepare reports for Committees/Council.

  2. Attend seminars/workshops on behalf of the Institute and report findings via Technical Updates, Bulletins, or articles.

  3. Submit regular articles on current topics for The Corporate Voice.

4.  Assisting in publication of new books/guidance

Other Duties

Strategic Functions

  1. Recommend suitable seminar topics to the training department.

  2. Provide technical content for speeches and press releases.

Operational Functions

  1. Attend external meetings on behalf of the Institute and submit reports for Council notation.

  2. Review new publications for library acquisition before approval.

  3. Attend Committee/Working Group meetings (e.g., National Investigation Group, Disciplinary Tribunal, Appeals Tribunal).

Team Leadership and Management

1.   Oversee and lead the Technical team, ensuring tasks completed effectively.

3.   Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to team members to maintain quality and consistency in research and technical outputs.

4.   Coordinate team efforts in responding to consultation papers, preparing technical articles, and supporting committee work

Requirements:

·       Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification, formerly known as ICSA, or equivalent professional qualification or recognised degree

·       At least 10 years' experience in company secretarial practice/governance/legal

·       Strong understanding of corporate law legislation and regulation, governance, and regulatory frameworks

·       Proven experience in technical writing, policy drafting, and stakeholder engagement.

·       Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with committees, regulators, and external legal/technical experts.

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