EMEA Governance & Company Secretarial Lead

Macquarie; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

25 days annual leave

Parental leave benefits

Flexibility & hybrid working

Volunteer leave & donation matching

Career development support

Job summary

Macquarie in London is seeking a governance professional to provide company secretarial support for a broad portfolio across EMEA. You will assist boards and committees, draft resolutions, and maintain governance records while coordinating meeting logistics and materials.

You will also help with corporate transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and explore governance enhancements through data and technology, contributing to robust risk controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of company secretarial or governance experience across EMEA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound judgement and practical approach to governance matters.
• Ability to take ownership and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in data, technology, automation and AI in governance.
• Experience with entity management software such as Diligent Entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate governance and company secretarial support to a portfolio of entities (EMEA).
• Assist boards and committees; prepare papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and distribute materials through Diligent Board Books.
• Support corporate transactions (restructures, dividends, incorporations, dissolutions) and maintain governance records.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate into actionable business steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes through data and automation.

Skills

Strong communication

Explain governance clearly

Ownership & prioritisation

Continuous improvement mindset

Entity management software (Diligent)

Education

UK Chartered Governance Institute qualification or progress towards one

Tools

Diligent Entities

Job description

Macquarie in London is seeking a governance professional to provide company secretarial support for a broad portfolio across EMEA. You will assist boards and committees, draft resolutions, and maintain governance records while coordinating meeting logistics and materials.

You will also help with corporate transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and explore governance enhancements through data and technology, contributing to robust risk controls.