Corporate Governance Advisor

Redmayne Bentley LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Leeds seeks a Corporate Governance professional to support regulatory compliance and policy development. Responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments for senior managers and updating governance policies. Ideal candidates should have broad experience in corporate governance, particularly in regulated industries, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The firm fosters a collaborative culture and offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Supportive HR team

Opportunities for improvement

Positive firm-wide culture

Qualifications

• Broad experience of corporate governance, ideally within financial services.
• Good awareness of FCA regulations and SMCR requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support annual fitness and propriety assessments for SMCR.
• Update Terms of Reference and governance reports.
• Deliver governance training to senior managers.

Skills

Corporate governance experience

FCA regulations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our Head of Governance and Culture, you would be involved in the following core areas.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance – supporting our annual fitness and propriety assessments for both the Senior Managers and Certification regimes (SMCR).
• Board & Committee Guidance – updating Terms of Reference, comparing content to ensure consistency of accountability and reporting, and preparing governance reports.
• Policy Development – drafting and maintaining governance‑related policies as well as managing the firm’s overall policy framework.
• Self‑Employed Colleagues – managing franchise & associate agreements for our self‑employed franchises and colleagues.
• Training & Advice – delivering governance training to senior managers and colleagues, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on governance matters.

Further details on specific responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to this advert. This role would suit someone who has been actively involved in, or supporting, corporate governance during their career, possibly as a specific role or as an additional responsibility developed over time. The foundations of our corporate governance are now well established; we are hoping that you will be able to come in and help us to build upon them. This is a new role, with a remit to help us transform and improve our corporate governance as we continue to grow as a firm. That means the success and future of the role will be heavily determined by you and how you approach these responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Broad experience of corporate governance, ideally within financial services or another regulated industry.
• Any work history within an FCA or other highly regulated industry (such as legal, banking or education) would be beneficial, particularly if you can demonstrate transferable skills to a Corporate Governance role.
• Knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Good awareness of FCA regulations and SMCR requirements, or a willingness to develop this in the role.
• Ability to build influence and relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and externally, with a calm, confident and supportive approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, including the ability to develop policies, frameworks and procedures that reflect governance requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Behaviours

• Analytical – you can look at policies and processes and identify potential risks as well as opportunities for improvements.
• Collaborative – you work seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Curious – you are dedicated to keeping an up‑to‑date knowledge of governance best practice and the wider business operations.
• Meticulous – you approach all your work with a high standard of attention to detail and ensure accurate records are kept.
• Proactive – you look to fix issues as they arise and seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge or skills.
• Versatile – you can manage competing priorities from different areas of the business without compromising quality.

We also expect all candidates to demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork.

Company Culture

At Redmayne Bentley, our goal is to provide excellent personal investment services that enhance clients’ wealth. We are proud of the culture we have created and of our approach, which promotes open and effective communication, with lots of scope for collaborative working. You will often find managers and directors working at the desk alongside you. We encourage everyone to get involved, so you will have lots of opportunities to put forward your own ideas, and build on your skills, knowledge and experience. As one of the UK’s largest independent investment management and stockbroking firms, we are committed to building a modern and diverse workplace where our people are offered unique opportunities to learn, grow and develop across the financial sector. Our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment rewards hard work with generous perks and benefits, and we are genuinely committed to your wellbeing through our industry‑commended wellbeing framework.

Benefits

• An established and experienced HR team who will support you to understand our firm and ways of working.
• A firm that is open to change and encourages everyone to look at ways of improving the way we work.
• A well‑defined, positive and open firm‑wide culture.
• A long and successful history of developing and retaining colleagues in long‑term, valued careers.
• A firm with 150 years of independence, history and stability.
• A generous array of colleague benefits, including private medical insurance and an annual discretionary bonus.