Director of Governance (6-9 month FTC)

Award winning and rapidly expanding challenger bank is now seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance within its new, UK Bank team. This role will be offered on a 6-9month fixed term contract basis with the possibility to extend or even migrate into a permanent appointment. 
Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you'll lead a dedicated team responsible for the effective operation of the board and executive risk committee framework, ensuring full compliance with PRA and FCA requirements. 
You'll need to be a skilled communicator and play a key role in shaping and executing the Bank's corporate governance strategy. Therefore strong regulated financial services experience would be essential. Key requirements and qualifications are set out below:

• A qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent) with proven senior level governance experience. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated financial services. UK banking experience is preferred but not essential.

Experience

• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards, company law and UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, SMCR etc). 
• Proven track record of engaging with board members and senior executives in a strategic governance role, designing and refining corporate governance processes, and maintaining their alignment to strategy and business operating models. 
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing governance teams. 
• Excellent minute-taking skills with the ability to write clear, accurate and concise minutes in short order, balancing different stakeholder perspectives. 

The company offer a competitive salary alongside some very attractive benefits. They also have a good hybrid working policy of 2-3 days per week in the office, the rest can be remote. Please do get in touch for a full job description.