Director of Governance (Permanent) - 3707

BWW Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

A prominent financial services organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Governance on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with PRA and FCA requirements, and shaping the Bank's corporate governance strategy. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of UK corporate governance standards, complemented by a qualified chartered secretary designation. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model of 2-3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated financial services.
• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards and company law.
• Strong track record of engaging with board members and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of the board and executive risk committee framework.
• Ensure full compliance with PRA and FCA requirements.
• Shape and execute the Bank's corporate governance strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Minute-taking skills

Communication

Education

Qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent)

Job description

Director of Governance (Permanent) - 3707

Award winning and rapidly expanding challenger bank is now seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance within its new, UK Bank team on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you'll lead a dedicated team responsible for the effective operation of the board and executive risk committee framework, ensuring full compliance with PRA and FCA requirements.

You'll need to be a skilled communicator and play a key role in shaping and executing the Bank's corporate governance strategy. Therefore strong regulated financial services experience would be essential. Key requirements and qualifications are set out below:

• A qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent) with proven senior level governance experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated financial services. UK banking experience is preferred but not essential.

Experience

• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards, company law and UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, SMCR etc).
• 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.

Salary and Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary alongside some very attractive benefits. They also have a good hybrid working policy of 2-3 days per week in the office, the rest can be remote. Please do get in touch for a full job description.