Governance, Corporate Compliance and Risk Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Governance, Corporate Compliance and Risk Lead. This role involves overseeing the governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a regulated industry and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk, and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Operational lead on the overall governance framework.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide expert advice on governance and risk matters.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk Management

Communication

Report Writing

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Governance, Corporate Compliance and Risk Lead, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Governance, Corporate Compliance and Risk Lead

Contract: Permanent

Working arrangement: Hybrid (1 day a week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational lead on the overall governance framework for the organisation; ensure it is fit for purpose and provides clearly accountable decision making and oversight.
• Assist in the creation and updating of a suite of corporate governance tools (e.g., internal governance codes, policies, and frameworks) that assist the organisation in embedding and continually improving good governance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies; help the wider team identify solutions to compliance issues.
• Provide advice and information on regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance matters, ensuring the business remains compliant and proactively managing new requirements.
• Ensure that Committees are properly constituted and operate in accordance with their Terms of Reference.
• Ensure all filing arrangements / annual returns with relevant statutory registrations, regulators, and government bodies are done promptly and accurately, including maintaining the group’s FCA registration and submitting filings to Companies House and the Charity Commission as required.
• Ensure the correct process is followed for signing and sealing documents in line with the Governance Framework.
• Oversee risk management processes, support the development of our Risk Management Strategy and Policy, and assist the Board and Executives in identifying key business risks and reviewing them regularly.
• Provide expert advice and support to the Board and senior management on governance and risk matters.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a highly regulated industry, with strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk, and assurance processes.
• Experience dealing with FCA, Companies House, and other relevant authorities and professional advisors in company secretarial matters.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive material professionally.
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of complex corporate structures, with a drive and commitment to deliver.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing skills to produce concise, high-quality analyses.