Location
City of London, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Company Secretary - Corporate Legal - Office of the Secretary ("OTS")
London - 5 days onsite
6-month contract
Advantage Resourcing are working in partnership with a global leader in financial services who are currently seeking a company secretary to join their organisation
Job responsibilities - Act as the lead strategic business partner to senior stakeholders within EMEA, including boards and other senior executives, providing advice on corporate governance and company secretarial matters that relate to EMEA legal entities and funds, and leading on material communications with board directors.
- Work closely with the Head of Asset Management OTS EMEA for and other members of OTS global leadership in delivering the strategic and operational objectives of OTS.
- Provide proactive support to EMEA boards and senior management on corporate governance matters that relate to legal entities and funds that operate within the business
- Oversee and deliver day-to-day corporate governance and company secretarial services in respect of EMEA legal entities, including board/board committee governance and legal entity management
- Monitor changes in corporate legislation and the financial services regulatory environment and take or recommend action as appropriate
- Oversee and coordinate information flows to EMEA legal entity boards and board committees, by proactively driving the agenda-setting process with the relevant board or committee Chair and partnering with relevant stakeholders on the preparation of board and committee meeting/briefing materials
- Act as an effective channel of communication for EMEA legal entity board members, with a particular focus on non-executive directors
Skills required:
- Track record of strong execution on corporate governance and company secretarial matters within a high-profile environment, including extensive interaction with non-executive directors.
- Track record of delivering change and driving corporate governance best practice.
- Detailed understanding of corporate governance matters impacted by changing law and regulations in the financial services industry.
- Experience gained working in other regulated financial services, asset management or insurance organisations.
- Emotional intelligence and gravitas, to develop and maintain effective working relationships with board members and senior management
- Able to prioritise, handle time pressure and manage multiple projects at the same time, with flexibility to adapt to and manage shifting expectations appropriately
Please apply now
Hafsa Akram
Reference: 72210
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