Director of Governance (Permanent) - 3707

BWW Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK challenger bank is looking for a Director of Governance to join their new team in London. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and lead the governance strategy. Key qualifications include being a qualified chartered secretary and possessing over 5 years of experience in regulated financial services. The role involves engaging with board members and refining governance processes, emphasizing strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulated financial services.
• Proven experience in a strategic governance role.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, SMCR).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to operate the board and executive risk committee framework.
• Ensure compliance with PRA and FCA requirements.
• Shape and execute the Bank's corporate governance strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of corporate governance standards

Strategic governance engagement

Leadership and team management

Education

Qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent)

Job description

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.
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Director Of Governance • London, ENG, UK