Overview
Manager, Subsidiary Governance – Computershare UK
Location: London or Bristol (Hybrid). Based in the London or Bristol office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
What you will do
As a Manager within the UK EGC team, you would be responsible for leading relationships for a diverse listed plc client portfolio. You will be a trusted member of the team and encouraged to have an active role in growing the business, while coaching and developing others in the team. Working in a fast-paced professional services environment you will deliver high quality end-to-end services, advising listed plc clients on best practice governance and compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a time of growth and transformation. The individual will be responsible for leading the delivery of listed plc and IPO client engagements. You will be responsible for all aspects of Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance support including arrangements for and attendance at board, committee and shareholder meetings, preparing and filing documentation in relation to regulatory compliance and statutory returns, corporate transactional support and gain experience of listed plc governance and IPO processes and procedures and also provide support to special projects such as corporate actions.
* Lead and deliver listed plc and IPO client engagements.
* Advise clients on listed plc requirements, compliance, governance, and transaction related matters.
* Help to grow our business through client relationship management activities.
* Develop subject matter market insights, technical knowledge and service delivery templates, processes, tools, and materials.
* Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members.
* Support business management and operational matters, including recruitment, resourcing, finance and risk management.
* Administer the onboarding of new clients in accordance with company policies and processes.
* Attend client and Computershare hosted industry events.
* Collaborate with Finance to manage billing and invoicing for clients, have an awareness of recoverability and work in an efficient manner.
* Keep up to date with internal and external influences to help shape continuous growth and development of the EGC business and offering.
* Overseeing, training and supporting junior colleagues in all aspects of listed company compliance and governance, enabling them to develop their career.
* Providing support to listed company boards and committees, including attendance at meetings in a minute taking and advisory capacity.
* Ensuring compliance with continuing obligations such as Listing Rules and DTRs, Regulatory and Company Law requirements and compliance with Market Abuse Regulations (MAR).
* Organising and managing shareholder meetings including the preparation of notices and meeting documentation.
* Preparing and filing relevant statutory filings and regulatory filings (Companies House, FCA, NSM).
* Preparing, coordinating and releasing regulatory announcements using RIS portals.
* Providing advice and guidance on corporate governance best practice to a diverse portfolio of listed plc clients.
* Drafting and reviewing non-financial sections of Annual and Half Year Reports and Accounts, ensuring disclosures reflect the client’s governance practices and comply with relevant regulations, preparing and filing of submissions and announcements on behalf of clients and project managing the process, where appropriate.
* Maintaining corporate registers from regulatory, statutory and governance reporting perspectives.
* Maintenance of insider lists and facilitation of proper management of sensitive information.
* Coordinating board and committee annual evaluations.
* Monitoring directors' interests and conflicts of interest.
* Liaising with third party advisors such as the client’s registrar, broker and legal advisors.
What will you bring to the role?
To be successful as a Manager within our team you will be able to demonstrate an expert technical knowledge of listed plc governance, compliance and regulatory requirements in a previous company secretarial role.
* Strong technical company secretarial knowledge and corporate governance experience.
* Experience working in a Professional Services environment would be beneficial but is not essential. Many of our team have an in-house background.
* A history of building client or stakeholder relationships, which will help us to develop the EGC business.
* Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels with clients and colleagues.
* Awareness of legal, regulatory and governance trends and developments.
* Attention to detail and track record of producing high quality work.
* Experience of managing direct reports would be advantageous but not essential.
* A resilient and proactive approach with the ability to take ownership/responsibility for own work and work of others.
* Effective business, financial and risk management skills, and the ability to think/act strategically and commercially whilst protecting the reputation of Computershare.
* Qualified member of CGI/ICSA (Desirable)
Rewards
* Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
* Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
* Invest in our business by purchasing shares with a company contribution.
* Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future.
* And more.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community; our handbook explains rewards and life at Computershare. Visit computershare.com/careers-handbook for details.
About Us
A company to be proud of
We’re a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 countries. Our open and inclusive culture supports growth and opportunity.
Fairness and culture
We’re dedicated to providing opportunities to succeed on merit, from application through your career with us. For accommodations or adjustments during recruitment please visit computershare.com/access.
About The Team
Since 1978, we’ve been trusted to manage shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings. We now offer extended Issuer Services including governance services to public and private companies worldwide.
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