Legal & Corporate Secretary - Associate

SMBC Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks a Corporate Governance Group Associate in London. Join a dynamic team working on essential regulatory frameworks to support clients and enhance governance standards. The role promises valuable experience, requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with FCA Connect is desirable.
• Ability to self-motivate and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining documentation for the Senior Managers Regime.
• Conduct processes like the Annual Fitness & Propriety Process.
• Book training sessions for Senior Managers and maintain the Group intranet.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Senior stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Proactivity

Tools

FCA Connect

Job description

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

The Corporate Governance Group Associate assists the Group to carry out various day-to-day activities to ensure that the firm meets regulatory and legislative obligations under the guidance and supervision of the SMR Manager.

The role holder will report to the SMR Manager and work closely with the SMR Specialists within the team and other individuals within the wider Corporate Governance Group as required.

• To assist the SMR team to maintain documentation and conduct processes in relation to the regime (e.g. annual fitness and propriety process, CPD logs, learning & development plans, etc);
• To book various training sessions for in-scope individuals, as required under SMR;
• To assist the wider Corporate Governance Group by maintaining the Group intranet page, providing support (including ad-hoc diary management) for Non-Executive Directors and undertaking corporate governance research, as required; and
• To assist the SMR team to prepare reports, as necessary, including summarising any regulatory developments relating to the Senior Managers Regime.

Business Area

The Corporate Governance Group comprises the Company Secretarial team and the Senior Managers Regime team.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Conduct processes such as the Annual Fitness & Propriety Process
• Prepare SMF regulatory applications and notifications
• Maintain documents for Senior Managers, such as CPD logs and meeting logs
• Book training sessions and meetings for Senior Managers, as required under SMR
• Prepare the SMR monthly newsletter
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations and reports
• Maintain the Group’s intranet page
• Provide support for Non-Executive Directors (including ad-hoc diary management) as required
• Undertake research on regulatory and governance matters; and
• Carry out any other ad hoc activities, as required

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Confident in senior stakeholder engagement
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Be self-motivated and proactive
• Previous use of FCA Connect (desirable); and
• Be able to work in a flexible and responsive manner according to business requirements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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