Corporate - Legal - Office of the Secretary - Vice President

JPMorganChase; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Corporate Governance Professional to provide advice on corporate governance matters and oversee company secretarial services for EMEA legal entities. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and have a strong background in corporate governance, alongside excellent communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and foster effective relationships with board members is essential.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in a high-profile environment.
• Track record of supporting corporate governance matters.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive advice on corporate governance matters.
• Deliver corporate governance and company secretarial services.
• Monitor changes in corporate legislation.

Skills

Strong degree-level academic background

Part/Fully Qualified Company Secretary

Experience in corporate governance

Good understanding of corporate governance matters

Emotional intelligence and gravitas

Impeccable integrity

Adaptable and self-motivated

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Good judgment and discretion

Education

Degree in relevant field

Professional qualification in corporate governance

Job description

The Office of the Secretary ("OTS"), which sits within the Firm's Legal function, partners with senior management, control groups, lines of business and corporate units to promote effective governance of the Firm. OTS operates primarily through teams located in New York City, London and Hong Kong. In EMEA, OTS has a presence in London, Dublin, Luxembourg and Frankfurt.

Job responsibilities

• Provide proactive advice to EMEA boards and senior management on corporate governance matters that relate to legal entities that operate within the business.
• Oversee and deliver day‑to‑day corporate governance and company secretarial services in respect of EMEA 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 EMEA 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.
• Lead and deliver against ad hoc projects and/or corporate transactions that may arise, working with multiple stakeholders.
• Act as an effective channel of communication for EMEA legal entity board members, with a particular focus on non‑executive directors.
• Oversee and coordinate board member onboarding, induction and ongoing training, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders within EMEA.
• Lead and deliver 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, skills and capabilities

• 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 supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters within a high‑profile environment.
• Good understanding of corporate governance matters impacted by changing law and regulations in the financial services industry.
• Emotional intelligence and gravitas, to develop and maintain effective working relationships with board members and senior management.
• Impeccable integrity / Balanced and measured.
• Adaptable approach / Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• 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.
• Good judgement, self‑awareness, tact and discretion.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Experience gained working in other regulated financial services, asset management or insurance organisations.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.