Entry-Level Governance Analyst

Baillie Gifford Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Gifford Group is seeking a Governance Analyst to support the Group Governance Services team in Edinburgh. You will assist with maintaining accurate governance records, preparing Board and Committee papers, and ensuring timely regulatory filings, while learning the firm’s governance framework through comprehensive training.

The role offers exposure to a professional services environment, with opportunities to build expertise in AI-driven governance processes and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• An understanding of AI and how it can be used effectively in a professional environment.
• Experience of working in a regulated financial services organisation would be helpful, but is not essential.
• No previous experience of governance, regulatory or company secretarial work is required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep important records, documents and internal information up to date, accurate and well organised.
• Help prepare papers and information for Board and Committee meetings, making sure materials are complete and ready on time.
• Support the team in delivering a high-quality governance and company secretarial service across the firm.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to gather information which impacts governance documentation or regulatory reporting and follow up on actions.
• Support the completion of statutory, regulatory and corporate filings, making sure agreed processes and deadlines are followed.
• Monitor relevant developments and changes, record what they mean for the team and help communicate any actions that need to be taken.
• Contribute to projects and take ownership of agreed tasks or pieces of work.
• Help respond to information requests from colleagues and other teams, including due diligence and tender-related queries.
• Follow established processes and controls, while looking for practical ways to improve how the team works.
• Liaise with external advisers, authorities and other third parties when needed.
• Respond to day-to-day queries, seeking guidance where an issue is more complex or unfamiliar.
• Build knowledge of governance over time and share what you learn with colleagues.
• Support other members of the team and contribute to wider team priorities when required.

Skills

Adaptability

Digital effectiveness (AI)

Improvement mindset

Team working

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Baillie Gifford Group is seeking a Governance Analyst to support the Group Governance Services team in Edinburgh. You will assist with maintaining accurate governance records, preparing Board and Committee papers, and ensuring timely regulatory filings, while learning the firm’s governance framework through comprehensive training.

The role offers exposure to a professional services environment, with opportunities to build expertise in AI-driven governance processes and cross-functional