Company Secretary & Governance Manager

Bruin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking group is seeking a Governance Manager to lead their corporate governance team in London. This role involves ensuring compliance with PRA and FCA requirements, providing strategic governance support to the Board, and engaging with senior executives. The ideal candidate has a chartered secretary qualification, at least 5 years of senior governance experience, and a deep understanding of UK regulations. The position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified chartered secretary or similar qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level governance experience required.
• Deep understanding of UK corporate governance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performance corporate governance team.
• Provide high-quality company secretariat support to the Board.
• Support annual effectiveness reviews of governance standards.
• Monitor and advise on corporate governance trends.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Minute-taking skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Chartered secretary qualification

Job description

Fantastic newly created role for a Governance Manager to lead a dedicated team responsible for the effective operation of the board cycle and executive risk committee framework. The position reports to the Group Company Secretary of a leading banking group.

In this role, you will ensure compliance with PRA and FCA requirements and promote high standards of corporate governance.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about corporate governance, continuously seeking improvement, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performance corporate governance team of four, with one direct report (Senior Assistant Company Secretary - UK Bank).
• Working with the Group Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary to provide high-quality company secretariat support to the Starling Bank Board.
• Leading company secretariat support for the Starling Bank Board Risk Committee, preparing agendas, collating, reviewing and distributing papers, preparing high-quality minutes, and maintaining timely information flows with senior management.
• Supporting annual effectiveness reviews of board and executive-level risk committees, ensuring continuous improvement in governance standards.
• Monitoring and advising on corporate governance trends, emerging regulatory developments and industry best practice.
• Contributing to the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts from a Bank perspective.

Qualifications & Experience required

• A qualified chartered secretary or similar qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevent work experience (senior-level governance).
• Experience working in a regulated environment is essential for this role.
• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards, company law and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of engaging with board members and senior executives in a strategic governance role, designing and refining corporate governance processes, and maintaining their alignment to strategy and business operating models.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing governance teams.
• Excellent minute-taking skills with the ability to write clear, accurate and concise minutes in short order, balancing different stakeholder perspectives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at the highest levels of an organisation.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.