Job Details: Governance Manager (Contract Role or Freelance)
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Vacancy Details
Vacancy Name:
Governance Manager (Contract Role or Freelance)
Vacancy No:
VN132
Description
New Forests seeks a qualified External Contractor for the position of Governance Officer.
Reporting to the Global Head of Governance, this role will provide timely and professional corporate secretarial and governance advisory services for our funds based in Asia and Africa.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and company secretarial matters, considering the commercial imperatives of a dynamic and high-growth global organization.
About New Forests
New Forests is a global investment manager specializing in nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies.
Our diversified portfolio includes sustainable timber plantations, conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing, and infrastructure.
We aim to generate shared prosperity for our clients and communities, and to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver governance services to the fund portfolio entity Boards and committees, including VCCs in the fund structures.
Provide governance-related advice to Boards and Committees.
Support the NF teams in Asia and Africa on governance matters.
Collaborate with the General Counsel and risk team on the establishment and winding up of funds.
Assist with acquisitions and dispositions by the funds.
Support ongoing operations of the funds and their assets.
Manage the preparation and delivery of Board and Committee meeting documentation, including agendas, papers, and minutes.
Plan and coordinate fund-related Board and Committee schedules annually.
Maintain statutory registers and ensure they reflect records maintained by third-party CoSec providers.
Coordinate governance activities with third-party service providers.
Ensure governance systems and processes comply with statutory, regulatory, and internal standards.
Engage proactively with the Head Office team on governance matters, including attendance at governance meetings.
Qualifications, Experience, and Strengths
Candidates should have:
A diploma or equivalent in corporate secretarial qualifications.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in the corporate secretarial field.
Eligibility to be appointed as a Company Secretary in Singapore, if required.
How to Apply
We value a supportive and inclusive culture at New Forests.
If you have experience in any of these areas, we encourage you to apply, even if you meet only some of the criteria.
Please submit your resume in PDF format.
Phone calls are not accepted; however, you may contact us via email at We are a Certified B Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Flexible working arrangements are available to support work/life balance.
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