EMEA Company Secretary - Governance & Leadership

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ seeks a Company Secretary to lead governance for the EMEA region, reporting to the Head of Legal EMEA. You will own board and committee governance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage the Company Secretarial team across a complex group structure.

Applicants should have CGI qualification or equivalent, 7+ years in Company Secretarial, and a track record of leading a small team within financial services. Strong discretion and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Company Secretarial.
• Deep company secretarial and corporate governance experience in financial services.
• Experience leading a small specialist team.
• Excellent communication and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Own governance cycle for boards and committees: agendas, papers, minutes, actions.
• Advise board on statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Maintain statutory compliance across the group, including filings.
• Own governance documents (Articles of Association, Terms of Reference, Matters Reserved).
• Lead and develop the Company Secretarial team.
• Manage external providers and monitor emerging law and best practice.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board management

Leadership

Communication

Education

CGI qualification

Tools

Diligent

Companies House WebFiling

Job description

SSQ seeks a Company Secretary to lead governance for the EMEA region, reporting to the Head of Legal EMEA. You will own board and committee governance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage the Company Secretarial team across a complex group structure.

Applicants should have CGI qualification or equivalent, 7+ years in Company Secretarial, and a track record of leading a small team within financial services. Strong discretion and stakeholder engagement are essential.