Our financial services sector client has a newly created role as Company Secretary.
The time has come for this company to split the responsibilities out and boost the offering to the business by taking on their first dedicated company secretarial professional. The role reports to the General Counsel, and will have two Assistants reporting in, (both already working within the business). They would like someone with a background in a regulated/FS environment, who can add value, develop the role and offer sound strategic input as well as handling the day to day technical work. You will work very closely with the current Executive team.
A full job description is available on request but in short this is a new opportunity within the Legal, Governance and External Affairs team for an experienced Company Secretary and corporate governance professional to join as Company Secretary. You’ll lead a governance team responsible for supporting the Board, CEO and the wider executive management. You will have the opportunity to help develop and shape corporate governance arrangements as it continues to enhance the effectiveness of its Board to support the delivery of its strategy.
The role would suit a Chartered Governance Institute professional with experience leading on Company Secretarial matters within a financial services environment and who can offer the following skills and experience;
- Track record of strong stakeholder management and an ability to influence
- Excellent drafting skills and an eye for detail
- Strong communication skills
- A desire and ability to shape, lead and drive change, including supporting key stakeholders through change
- Great problem solving skills to be successful in identifying, evaluating and resolving issues of strategic, legal and reputational importance
- Confidence in building new relationships and connections, both internally and externally
- An ability to work autonomously and effectively manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs
This is a permanent position which can be based in either their London (EC1) or Nottingham office. They have a hybrid working model, so you can choose to be based at either office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday.