About us
The Fidelis Partnership is a leading specialty, bespoke and (re)insurance business. We have built our name on a 40-year track record of outperformance, and we continue to beat the market in our underwriting and returns. More information on The Fidelis Partnership can be found at
The Company currently writes lines of business including; specialty insurance: aviation & aerospace, energy, marine, property, terror & political violence, contingency and other specialty lines; reinsurance: property reinsurance, property retrocession, specialty reinsurance, whole account/multi-class and bespoke.
The role
An exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Governance sub-team within the wider Legal
function in one of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in the insurance sector.
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of company secretarial and corporate
governance support to the Group
Core Responsibilities:
* Act as Assistant Company Secretary and provide timely and expert corporate governance support to the Group.
* Ensure all company registers are accurate, complete and up-to-date.
* Assist the wider Legal team in maintaining relevant policies and ensure timely review and approval by the relevant Boards/committees.
* Provide wide-ranging assistance on company secretarial matters, including but not limited to:
* drafting agendas, Board and shareholder resolutions, and other relevant company secretarial documentation; taking minutes of meetings and facilitating their timely review by relevant stakeholders; recording actions arising from meetings and following up with action owners on progress; and completing corporate, statutory and regulatory filings.
* Support other team members with general corporate governance matters.
* Act as a liaison between the Corporate Governance function and external corporate services providers across multiple jurisdictions and ensure that all filings and deliverables are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Additional Duties:
* Maintain awareness of and adhere to corporate governance best practice and the relevant governance codes and principles relevant to the business, as well as relevant statutory and regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions.
* Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing to the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives.
* Liaise with stakeholders across the business to establish and maintain business relationships and ensure operational effectiveness.
* Perform any other duties as reasonably requested that fall within your skills and expertise. Duties may be reviewed and updated periodically due to the growth of the team and the business.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 3 years' experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or in a similar role.
* Currently studying towards, or intending to commence studies towards, a recognised qualification as a Chartered Secretary or Corporate Governance professional (e.g. CGI UK & Ireland qualification).
* Proficiency in Boardvantage and other board management software systems.
* Experience of advising on a range of corporate governance matters.
* Prior experience in or exposure to the London insurance market or wider insurance sector is advantageous but not essential.
* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
* Ability to effectively manage workload, to plan and prioritise accordingly, and to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism.
* Strong sense of urgency, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-motivation.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to interact with individuals on all levels.
* Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to work outside of core business hours when required to meet business needs.
The Fidelis Partnership Ethos
Our culture is defined by our ethos. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.
* Results – We want to be the best at the things we care about, so we focus on profitability over volume, with responsive decision-making and clear prioritised accountability.
* Innovate – We aspire to lead the market in providing the services and products our clients need, and to drive change in the broader impact our industry has on human rights, society, and environmental sustainability.
* Include – We create an environment where employees can bring their whole self to work, with open communication where everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, feels able to contribute ideas and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution
* Unite – We operate as team of individual talents that actively seeks to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate, giving our business the widest range of inputs and perspectives.
* Respond – We work in a business exposed to sudden shocks and changes – elemental, political, economic and human – so we remain nimble and ready for change.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity and Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.