Governance Assistant: Board & Compliance (Hybrid UK)

HSBC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary for its Governance team. This hybrid role involves providing corporate governance guidance, drafting important Board documents, and managing corporate compliance and filings. Candidates should have a legal background as a qualified company secretary or lawyer and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience in financial services or UK regulatory matters is advantageous.

Benefits

Private healthcare for UK-based employees

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, large, and complex organisation.
• Financial services or UK regulatory experience is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate governance guidance to HSBC UK.
• Assist with drafting Board and committee papers.
• Support annual reviews of governance effectiveness.

Skills

Corporate governance principles

Inter-personal skills

Organisational skills

Process management

Written communication

Education

Qualified company secretary or lawyer

Job description

A leading financial institution in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary for its Governance team. This hybrid role involves providing corporate governance guidance, drafting important Board documents, and managing corporate compliance and filings. Candidates should have a legal background as a qualified company secretary or lawyer and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience in financial services or UK regulatory matters is advantageous.