Company Secretary - Leading Financial Institution

Hydrogen Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK seeks a Senior Governance Manager to provide corporate governance and company secretarial support across its entities. The role requires over 10 years of experience in governance or legal expertise, focusing on regulatory compliance and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include advising on governance, supporting offshore entities, and enhancing governance processes. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a qualified Company Secretary or Lawyer.
• Significant governance experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on governance and compliance for legal entities.
• Support governance matters for offshore entities.
• Improve governance processes and ensure alignment with regulations.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Company Secretary experience

Legal expertise

Governance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Job description

We are working with a leading financial institution who are looking to hire a Senior Governance Manager to provide high-level corporate governance and company secretarial support across its UK and offshore entities. This role offers strong exposure to boards and senior leadership, with responsibility for enhancing governance processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on governance and compliance for legal entities. You will be encouraged to be innovative and issue spot/streamline operations.
• Supporting governance matters for offshore entities (Jersey, Guernsey, IoM).
• Improving governance processes and ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a key point of contact.

Skills Required

• 10+ years experience as a qualified Company Secretary or Lawyer or significant governance/CoSec experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements for complex organisations and experience with offshore jurisdictions.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Stephanie Bruckl at [e-mail].