Assistant Company Secretary – Financial Services

London / Milton Keynes | 12-month FTC | £Competitive

We have been instructed by a leading financial services organisation to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary to join its Corporate Governance Office on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The role will provide governance support to the organisation’s governance bodies, subsidiaries and wider business, with a focus on regulatory and statutory compliance and the application of governance best practice across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance advisory support to governance bodies, subsidiaries and the wider business.
• Advise on corporate and internal governance matters, including the Listing Rules, DTRs, MAR and UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme.
• Support new business and legislative developments and projects.
• Work closely with senior management, Board members and colleagues across the business and wider Group.

What we’re looking for

Skills & Experience

• Extensive Company Secretarial and corporate governance experience gained within a listed company or financial services environment.
• Qualified as a Chartered Secretary, Lawyer or through another relevant professional qualification, or with an appropriate level and length of relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, UK Corporate Governance Code and PRA/FCA governance requirements.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with and present to senior executives and Board members.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline would be advantageous.
• Membership of CGI or an equivalent recognised professional body would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident and credible when working with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Why this role

An excellent opportunity to join a leading financial services organisation in a senior governance role, providing exposure to listed-company governance, regulatory requirements and senior stakeholders across the Group. The 12-month FTC would suit an experienced Company Secretarial professional looking to broaden their governance experience within a complex financial services environment.

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