Senior Governance Manager

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Governance Manager to provide expert corporate governance advice and company secretarial support across multiple legal entities. The role involves delivering compliance advice, leading governance projects, and managing stakeholder relationships in a collaborative environment. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified as a Company Secretary or Lawyer, with significant experience in corporate governance. Join us to drive strategic governance standards and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in corporate governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of company secretarial and regulatory environments for large, complex organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver clear, structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional governance and compliance advice to legal entities.
• Act as secretary to Boards and maintain statutory records.
• Lead governance projects and ensure adherence to policy frameworks.

Skills

Company Secretary

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Exceptional communication

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified Company Secretary or Lawyer

Job description

Senior Governance Manager

Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to make a far-reaching impact in a leading financial services organisation? We’re seeking a Senior Governance Manager to provide expert corporate governance advice and Company Secretarial support across multiple legal entities.

About the Role

As a Senior Governance Manager, you’ll:

• Deliver professional governance and compliance advice to legal entities.
• Act as secretary to Boards and maintain statutory records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead governance projects and ensure adherence to policy frameworks.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including offshore entities in jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
• Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments to keep policies updated.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully pr part-qualified Company Secretary or Lawyer withsubstantial experience in corporate governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of company secretarial and regulatory environments for large, complex organisations.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver clear, structured documentation.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to champion the potential of a major financial institution and play a pivotal role in shaping governance standards. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise drives strategic objectives.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]