Company Secretary

£Attractive Package + Benefits,

London

Our client, an industry leading asset manager is seeking a Company Secretary to join its well-regarded team and help drive the function forward. You will be reporting into the Head of Secretariat, with the main purpose of the role being to provide a high-profile company secretarial service and support Boards and Committees, participate in governance and regulatory projects, as well as managing a more junior member of the team. The preferred candidate will have worked within financial services and have exposure to senior management and Directors. In return, they are offering a generous package with excellent benefits!  

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Support and attend the Board and Committee meetings
• Produce, and review minutes as well as action any relevant points
• Each quarter, manage the corporate governance process for the department
• Support the regulated entity Board and Committees in relation to their corporate secretarial requirements
• Liaise with management to collate the content for board and committee papers
• Streamline the operational function of the Board and Committees in line with best practice of corporate governance
• Take part in ad hoc projects
• Manage and help develop an Assistant Company Secretary

Experience and Qualifications

• ICSA qualification is preferred
• Previously worked in a company secretarial department, within an investment management organisation is advantageous
• Working knowledge of company law and corporate secretarial legislation
• Practical of regulated board procedures and processes
• Dealt with Certificate Regime and Senior Managers in the past

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

• Take ownership of responsibilities and willing to seek guidance when necessary
• Highly detail orientated
• Collaborative team player and can work well on own initiative

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Reference Number: 1719