The Role of an Assistant Company Secretary - Finastra USA Corporation

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[...] Introduction The Assistant Company Secretary of Finastra USA Corp. is a strategic link that underpins the company's governance structure through compliance with regulations, provision of information to stakeholders, and the delivery of corporate transparency. While technology, including blockchain, cyber security, and big data analytics, the regulatory landscape and market forces are leading to a powerful transformation, and the assistant company secretary profession is on a path of change. This report will critically examine and break down the basic and advanced principles relevant to my company's manager role at Finastra USA Corporation. [...]

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[...] The ability to communicate effectively is needed when liaising with board members, executive officers and external stakeholders, with problem-solving skills being the most important because of the complexity of governance (O'Daniel and Rosenstein, 2018). Assistant Company Secretaries must follow up with all the regulatory developments and industry trends, as compliance and strategic planning are essential, too. Understanding the basics of corporate law, governance theory, and regulatory regulations is an absolute must for an easy way to navigate the complex and dense legal and regulatory environment (O'Daniel and Rosenstein, 2018). Causes behind Changes in the Job/Industry Several factors contribute to the changes observed in the Assistant Company Secretary profession. [...]

[...] Assistant Company Secretaries must be familiar with the latest developments in regulatory matters and compliance obligations related to the company's operations. This covers understanding the filing obligations, disclosure requirements and the reporting rules set by the regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and stock exchanges (Davalos and Feroz, 2022). Experience Required The ad for a job position requires the applicants to demonstrate the skills of aiding the board of directors and governance committees. The candidate possesses experience compiling board materials, moderating board meetings and managing processes associated with the board, which the board members highly value, as it shows that the candidate can successfully move through the complicated governance dynamics. [...]