Senior Assistant Company Secretary

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

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in London is seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join their Company Secretarial team. The role involves ensuring compliance with governance codes, advising senior stakeholders, and managing regulatory matters. Candidates need full CGI qualification and significant experience in a governance context, ideally within financial services. This position offers a chance to influence governance practices at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Full CGI qualification required.
• Proven experience in company secretarial and governance roles at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and related laws.
• Support Governance Committees and manage a portfolio of entities.
• Act as an advisor on governance and regulatory developments.

Skills

CGI qualification

Company secretarial experience

Governance experience

Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Tools

Diligent Boards

GEMS or similar systems

Job description

We are working with a leading financial services organisation looking to hire an experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join its UK Company Secretarial team. This is a high‑profile role offering direct exposure to senior stakeholders whilst supporting on governance operations and strategic initiatives (such as ESG, governance frameworks, and process innovation).

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, Listing Rules, and MAR.
• Supporting Board and Senior Governance Committees whilst managing a portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on governance and regulatory developments.

What we’re looking for:

• Full CGI qualification
• Proven extensive company secretarial and governance experience at a senior level, ideally gained within a regulated financial services or listed environment.
• Strong understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, Disclosure and Transparency Rules, with an understanding of FCA regulations for authorised firms.

Desirable

• Experience of SMCR‑related matters advantageous.
• Digital governance tools – working knowledge of Diligent Boards, with exposure to GEMS or similar system.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced company secretary looking to gain excellent exposure at senior level and play a key role in shaping governance practices within a respected financial institution.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Stephanie Bruckl at [e-mail].