The opportunity
EY’s Entity Compliance & Governance (“ECG”) team are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our dynamic team of experienced company secretaries. This is a great opportunity to become part of a global professional services firm, work with a variety of clients on exciting projects, and develop your company secretarial skills and experience. You will engage with a diverse range of well-known clients and interact with key senior stakeholders, providing you with invaluable exposure and networking opportunities.
We support our clients to achieve their governance, compliance and business objectives, your role will involve building relationships with those clients and delivering exceptional company secretarial advice and client service. You will have strong company secretarial skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities
1. Be a go-to expert for all company secretarial matters, providing advice and answering queries for our clients.
2. Coordinate company secretarial projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
3. Deliver governance advisory projects, including:
4. Secretariat operational effectiveness reviews
5. Corporate governance frameworks
6. Board effectiveness reviews
7. Advice on subsidiary governance requirements and ad hoc projects
8. Collaborate with EY’s local offices to deliver consistent and high-quality company secretarial advice and documentation.
9. Help develop our company secretarial business through networking both within EY and with external clients.
10. Conduct research on corporate governance topics and assist in addressing client enquiries.
11. Work alongside senior team members and our broader EY Law on various projects, including international business reorganisations.
12. Help develop our team of junior company secretaries, especially those just starting on their company secretarial journey.
13. Development of thought leadership relating to corporate governance matters.
14. Board meeting support.
15. Secondments into clients where short-term support is needed, allowing us to both support our clients and develop relationships and to broaden your experience too.
Skills and attributes for success
16. A proactive and self-motivated attitude, taking ownership of tasks and time management.
17. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
18. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with individuals at all levels.
19. A keen eye for detail and a well-organised approach to work.
20. Ability to prioritise tasks and thrive under pressure.
21. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a comfort in working with numerical information.
22. A diplomatic approach and confidence in supporting junior and senior colleagues.
23. Team-oriented mindset with integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
24. A commercial perspective.
To qualify for the role you must
25. Be CGI/ICSA qualified or part-qualified
Ideally, you’ll also have
26. Experience working in a professional services firm or in-house in a corporate secretariat
Key Relationships
In this collaborative role, you will build effective relationships with:
27. Team Members: Join a friendly and welcoming team that values collaboration and support, fostering a positive work environment.
28. Clients: Work with a diverse range of clients, including FTSE 100/250 companies and fast-growing private firms, broadening your skills and knowledge.
29. Local Offices: Interact with EY colleagues across 150+ countries worldwide.
30. Internal Teams: Collaborate with legal, tax, and finance teams to gain insights into EY's comprehensive services.
31. Mentors: Benefit from mentorship opportunities with experienced colleagues dedicated to your professional growth.
What we look for
We are looking for a company secretarial professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role.
What we offer
32. Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
33. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
34. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
35. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.