Senior Governance Officer – Internal Corporate Governance

Waystone; Cashel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced governance professional to provide end-to-end secretarial support for Subsidiary Boards and committees. You will plan agendas, draft minutes, and manage statutory records and filings within a regulated environment.

The role requires ICSA/ CGI qualification or equivalent, 5+ years in company secretarial governance, and strong judgement with excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-writing expertise.

Qualifications

• ICSA/ CGI qualification or equivalent governance credential.
• Significant (5+ years) experience in company secretarial or governance roles in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance practices and board operations.
• Sound professional judgement and ability to elevate issues appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-writing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end company secretarial and internal governance support to Subsidiary Boards and committees.
• Manage board and committee meeting administration, including agenda planning and minutes.
• Oversee statutory records, registers and filings.
• Develop and implement board and committee Terms of Reference.
• Oversee director appointments and cessations.
• Deliver board and committee effectiveness reviews.
• Manage corporate governance compliance programme.
• Identify governance gaps and elevate non-compliance issues.
• Partner with Operational Support teams for governance delivery.

Skills

ICSA/ CGI qualified

5+ years experience

corporate governance knowledge

professional judgement

minute-writing skills

Education

ICSA/ CGI qualification or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end company secretarial and internal corporate governance support to Subsidiary Boards and committees
• Manage board and committee meeting administration, including agenda planning and preparation of minutes
• Oversee statutory records, entity registers, and statutory filings
• Develop and implement board and committee Terms of Reference
• Oversee director appointments and cessations
• Deliver board and committee effectiveness reviews
• Manage corporate governance compliance programme
• Identify governance gaps and elevate non‑compliance issues
• Partner with Operational Support teams for governance delivery

Requirements

• ICSA / CGI qualified or equivalent legal or corporate governance qualification
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in company secretarial or corporate governance roles within financial services or regulated environments
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate governance, company secretarial practice and subsidiary board operations
• Sound professional judgement, with confidence to elevate issues appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including minute‑writing expertise
• High attention to detail and commitment to governance quality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance and company secretarial practices, with a strong focus on compliance, board administration, and governance quality. Proven ability to manage statutory records and deliver effective governance support in regulated environments.