I have been exclusively instructed by a listed financial services group in their hiring of an Assistant Company Secretary, supporting the delivery of first-class corporate governance across the organisation. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you’ll play a key role in board and committee operations, subsidiary governance, plc governance and share scheme administration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Secretary to several Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, paper coordination (via Diligent) and minute-taking
* Take ownership of the management of the Group’s subsidiary legal entities
* Maintain key registers including Conflicts of Interest, Insider Lists and Share Ownership
* Support the AGM and Annual Report process
* Provide governance input into group-wide projects, including restructuring
* Assist in administering employee and discretionary share schemes
About You:
* Several years company secretarial experience
* Working knowledge of Companies Act 2006, subsidiary governance and legal entity management
* CGI qualified or working towards qualification
* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
* Willing to attend the office once a week
This is a high-visibility role offering exposure to senior leadership, listed company processes and regulatory frameworks. If you’re looking to develop your governance career in a progressive financial services environment I'd love to hear from you. Please either apply or reach out to me over message