Governance Executive

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

Join our Legal and Governance team in London and contribute to the corporate governance arrangements supporting our businesses across EMEA and Americas. You will become part of a collaborative regional function, working closely with colleagues across Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management and the wider business groups. Supporting a diverse portfolio of legal entities whilst working with boards, committees, corporate transactions and regulatory developments.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will provide corporate governance and company secretarial support to a portfolio of entities, primarily across EMEA. Acting as a day-to-day governance support across Macquarie, you will help boards, committees, directors and internal stakeholders navigate governance requirements effectively. This will include preparing for board and committee meetings, drafting standard resolutions, reviewing and preparing papers, taking minutes and tracking actions. You will also coordinate meeting logistics and formalities, including compiling and distributing materials through Diligent Board Books.

Beyond the meeting cycle, you will support corporate transactions such as restructures, dividends, incorporations and dissolutions. Coordinating governance compliance activities, maintaining accurate corporate records and entity data, and preparing relevant documentation to company registrars. You will monitor corporate governance and regulatory developments, consider their implications and translate them into clear actions for the business. There will also be opportunities to enhance governance processes through data, technology and automation, while maintaining appropriate risk and control standards.

What you offer

• 3 years' + company secretarial or corporate governance experience, supporting entities across EMEA. With a UK Chartered Governance Institute qualification or progress towards one.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain governance requirements clearly, that allow you to confidently work with stakeholders of varying seniority.
• Sound judgement and a practical approach to complex governance matters.
• Ability to take ownership, prioritise and deliver accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset and interest in data, technology, automation and AI.
• Experience with entity management software, such as Diligent Entities.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About the Legal Governance Group

Our Legal and Governance Group is a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.