Company Secretary

Job title: Company Secretary

Location: London

Business area: Management Services

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Performance Bonus Benefits

WFH: Hybrid working model, 3 days office based

Direct Reports: 2 direct report

Summary:

A Fantastic new opportunity for a qualified Company Secretary. This role is to provide effective company secretarial services for a leading firm and advise the wider group on governance matters. In this position, you will be responsible for 2 direct reports.

The Role:

• Provide input to and update the corporate governance framework.
• Maintain statutory records of group companies.
• Provide company secretarial services for overseas companies to ensure expected standards and services are delivered.
• Provide advice and support to directors of group companies when required.
• Provide appropriate training to newly appointed directors and thereafter on a cyclical basis, including keeping directors updated on statutory duties and expectations.
• Prepare and deliver draft Minutes and Resolutions across all group entities.
• Submission of all corporate & statutory filings, in the UK notably confirmation statements, directorships and accounts filings and the equivalent for overseas companies.
• Liaise with Compliance regarding the firm's overseas licences and registrations, and the process for the submission of new applications.
• Contribute to the drafting and production of reports for inclusion and review at governing committee meetings.
• Comply with any external rules and requirements imposed on individuals performing their role such as Lloyd’s bylaws and FCA rules.

The Candidate:

• Law degree or similar qualification.
• ICSA qualification is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experince in a similar role.
• Work experience gained within the insurance industry or financial services sector would be beneficial for this role.
• Skills in organisation of the board cycle and committee meetings, meeting agendas and taking minutes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Enjoys working in a close-knit team and is a team player.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• Good corporate governance knowledge.
• High attention to detail.

Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.