Company Secretary Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a professional to oversee corporate governance and company secretarial services for its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, qualified as a Company Secretary, and possess at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include advising senior stakeholders, managing board communications, and ensuring compliance with changing regulations. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in corporate governance.
• Track record of delivering change and driving governance best practices.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory impacts in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance and secretarial services for subsidiaries.
• Act as a strategic partner advising senior stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in corporate legislation and recommend actions.

Skills

Strong execution on corporate governance matters

Ability to develop relationships with board members

Strong written and verbal communication

Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Education

Strong degree-level academic background

Part/Fully Qualified Company Secretary

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver corporate governance and company secretarial services to the Firm’s subsidiaries that operate in Ireland.
• Act as the lead strategic business partner to senior stakeholders within EMEA (primarily in Ireland or related to Irish legal entity boards), the Ireland Senior Country Officer and other senior executives, providing advice on corporate governance and company secretarial matters that relate to Irish legal entities and branches, and leading on material communications with board directors.
• Work closely with the Head of OTS for Ireland and other members of OTS globally in delivering the strategic and operational objectives of OTS.
• Provide proactive support to Irish boards and senior management (within and outside of Ireland) on corporate governance matters that relate to legal entities within the Irish business.
• Oversee and deliver day-to-day corporate governance and company secretarial services in respect of Irish legal entities, including board/board committee governance and legal entity management.
• Monitor changes in corporate legislation and the financial services regulatory environment and take or recommend action as appropriate.
• Oversee and coordinate information flows to Irish legal entity boards and board committees, by proactively driving the agenda‑setting process with the relevant board or committee Chair and partnering with relevant stakeholders on the preparation of board and committee meeting/briefing materials.
• Act as an effective channel of communication for Irish legal entity board members, with a particular focus on non‑executive directors.
• Provide support and to coordinate board member onboarding, induction and ongoing training, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders within EMEA.
• Provide support in implementing governance enhancements in relation to OTS managed legal entities, driving governance standards in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Develop effective working relationships with others within OTS, demonstrating the Firm’s core values as a colleague.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Essential: Strong degree‑level academic background.
• Part/Fully Qualified Company Secretary, Corporate Governance Professional or Corporate Solicitor with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Track record of strong execution on corporate governance and company secretarial matters within a high‑profile environment, including extensive interaction with non‑executive directors.
• Track record of delivering change and driving corporate governance best practice.
• Detailed understanding of corporate governance matters impacted by changing law and regulations in the financial services industry.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with board members and senior management.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented and resilient.
• Ability to work independently and work well as a part of a wider team.
• Strong written and verbal skills, and an effective communicator with maturity to deal effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to prioritise, handle time pressure and manage multiple projects at the same time, with flexibility to adapt to and manage shifting expectations appropriately.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience gained working in regulated financial services (knowledge of payments industry especially useful).