Governance Manager

NatWest Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Governance Manager to ensure robust governance practices within the organization. This role involves managing governance processes, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in corporate governance and the ability to manage confidential information discreetly.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of Group structure and challenges.
• Awareness of Companies Act and governance codes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust governance practices are followed across the organisation.
• Manage end-to-end risk related governance matters.
• Draft agendas and governance documents.
• Support governance-related projects and events.

Skills

Corporate governance management experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Confidential information management

Task management

Job description

Join us as a Governance Manager

• If you can demonstrate a broad understanding of our Group structure, businesses, and the key issues they face, you could make a real impact as a Governance Manager
• You’ll be responsible for making sure that good governance practice is followed, and that effective policies, procedures and processes are in place to support this
• Expect to grow your network and gain significant exposure both for you and your work, as you enhance the clarity, visibility, coordination and effectiveness of governance practices across NatWest Group

What you'll do

As a Governance Manager, you’ll effectively provide a foundation for high‑performance by ensuring that robust governance is in place across our organisation. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders, Executives and Board members to make sure they have the understanding, motivation, and means to fulfil their governance responsibilities – and that they do so, too. This role will primarily support the Group & Natwest Holdings Executive and Board Risk Committees and will include stakeholder engagement, agenda planning and preparation of materials for each meeting.

Your other key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end to end risk related corporate governance matters
• Drafting agendas, papers, and governance briefings and taking minutes as required
• Drafting and updating corporate governance documents, policies, and procedures
• Supporting governance‑related projects and events, such as Board and committee evaluations, and Terms of Reference reviews

The skills you'll need

To make an impact with us, you’ll need an excellent understanding of our Group structure, our businesses, and the challenges that they face.

An awareness of the Companies Act, governance code, company secretarial, Senior Managers and Conduct Regime and legal and regulatory requirements applicable to listed companies is an advantage.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong corporate governance management experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to build great working relationships with senior stakeholders and executives
• A proven ability to manage highly confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, anticipate problems and react quickly to changing priorities