Governance Manager

Macquarie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Volunteer leave

Salary sacrificing options

Medical and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Hybrid/flexible working

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Asset Management seeks a chartered secretary to provide governance and company secretarial support across Europe for a diverse portfolio of group and managed entities. You will help establish and maintain private fund structures, oversee governance processes and outsourced service providers, and support boards and entity management activities.

You will collaborate with legal colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and strong governance practices, enabling

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered secretary or governance professional (preferably CGI).
• 7+ years governance experience in private credit funds, private fund, asset management or financial services.
• Advanced communication skills for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Autonomy to operate with sound judgement and independent problem solving.
• Strong document management and familiarity with document storage systems.
• Proficiency with Diligent Entities, Diligent Boardbooks, DocuSign and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and company secretarial support across Europe for group and managed entities.
• Establish and maintain private fund structures and oversee governance processes and outsourced providers.
• Support boards and entity management activities to enable growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and governance excellence.
• Contribute to delivery of new business initiatives and governance improvements.

Skills

Governance experience

Strong communication

Autonomy

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Chartered secretary (CGI)

Tools

Diligent Entities

Diligent Boardbooks

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help shape the governance framework of a growing private credit and insurance platform. Joining Macquarie Asset Management's Credit and Insurance business, you will play a key role in supporting fund structures and legal entities across Europe, working at the centre of strategic initiatives that enable the business to grow and operate effectively.

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?

Working within Macquarie Asset Management's Credit and Insurance business, you will provide governance and company secretarial support across a diverse portfolio of group and managed entities throughout Europe. Collaborating closely with legal colleagues and key stakeholders, you will help establish and maintain private fund structures, oversee governance processes and outsourced service providers, support boards and entity management activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of new business initiatives. Your work will help ensure strong governance practices, regulatory compliance, and efficient operational outcomes across a growing business.

What you offer

• Qualified chartered secretary or governance professional (preferably CGI)
• 7 years + of relevant governance experience, ideally with industry experience in private credit investment fund structures, private fund, asset management or a strong financial services background
• Advanced communication skills that allow you to collborate with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Confident to operate with some autonomy, use sound judgement to find solutions
• Strong document management skills and familiarity with document storage systems
• Proficiency in using Diligent Entities, Diligent Boardbooks, Docusign and Microsoft Office software
• Appetite to work in a growing Credit business and ambition to support the business in new initiatives

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 Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

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.