Requirements: English
Company: Ageas Group
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Our organisation
Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning of 200 years, offering Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities.
As an international insurance company, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors.
Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of over EUR 18.5 billion in 2024.
Ageas aims to be a Great place to Grow for all its people, while always staying true to its four values: care, share, deliver and dare. It fosters an inclusive culture, that values diversity and encourages everyone to get the best out of their talents.
Your function
Acting as a company secretary, you:
- organize, attend and follow-up on actions identified in Board and Executive Committee meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure effective communication between Board and Exco members you keep accurate minutes of Board and Executive Committee meetings and ensure they are signed and stored properly;
- ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing necessary documents with relevant authorities;
- implement and maintain effective governance frameworks and practices, advising the Board and Executive Committee on corporate governance issues;
- maintain records of Board and Executive Committee decisions, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are easily accessible and stored securely;
- monitor and review compliance with statutory regulations on a regular base and advise the Board and Executive Committee on necessary actions, in close collaboration with the compliance officer.
Additionally,
- You provide legal advice on insurance related matters;
- You manage the outsourcing documentation and safeguard periodic reporting to the ExCo and Board on the outsourcing quality indicators;
- You stay informed of changes in laws and regulations and update company policies and procedures accordingly, as well as insurance related contracts;
- You file necessary regulatory documents, including changes in company structure, director appointments and removals, and share capital changes, and act as a regulatory watch;
- You coordinate with the compliance officer on compliance related topics.
Your profile
- You have obtained a Master in Law degree a with specialization in corporate law (corporate governance);
- You have 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in an insurance-related environment preferred or financial regulatory environment (law firm, insurance company, financial institution, broker, etc.)
- You possess a good knowledge of the Belgian insurance law or of the financial regulatory framework. Knowledge of corporate law and/or of the IDD is a plus.
- You are fluent in Dutch, French and English, both oral and written;
- You are well organized, and have a good eye for details;
- You are a team player who enjoys working together with peers and who can work autonomously;
Our offer?
- A dynamic, multicultural working environment;
- An interesting and extensive salary package;
- A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;
- A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;
- An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform;
Interested?
Please apply online. We are looking forward to talking to you!