Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Governance Manager to join their award-winning global team within the high-performing in-house Corporate Governance unit. In this full-time role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering first-class internal corporate governance support across multiple locations, working closely with senior management. Your expertise will help ensure that governance practices are of the highest standard, making a significant impact within the organisation.
Job Duties:
- Assist with the organisation of board and committee meetings, including the maintenance of the annual meeting schedule.
- Draft structured and coherent agendas, proactively planning to ensure timely publication of meeting packs and attendance by the right participants.
- Attend meetings, taking accurate and detailed minutes promptly after each session.
- Maintain director responsibility lists, authorised signatory lists, constitutional documents, and committee terms of reference.
- Record and follow up on action points for stakeholders, keeping board and committee action point trackers up to date.
- Serve as secretary or assistant secretary to boards or committees as required, assisting with the annual board effectiveness review and related outcomes.
- Prepare and submit annual and event-driven filings with the relevant company registries, regulators, and law societies.
- Maintain statutory and non-statutory registers, responding to internal CDD requests and upkeeping the global CDD request register.
- Manage the execution and approval of relevant documents while maintaining the corporate regulatory calendar and governance records.
- Assist with governance projects, including entity formation and corporate restructures, whilst providing governance support for the annual audit.
- Train and mentor trainees participating in the rotation programme with the governance team.
- Develop a suite of global checklists and guidance notes for recurring company secretarial tasks and governance lifecycle events.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in an in-house governance and/or company secretarial role.
- Prior experience in a regulated professional services environment is highly advantageous.
- If applicable, holding or studying towards a Chartered Governance Institute qualification will enhance your application.
- Familiarity with systems such as Viewpoint, Document Management Systems (Worksite), and Board Intelligence or equivalent platforms is beneficial.
- Highly organised, proactive, and diligent with the ability to manage a diverse and complex workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across various teams.
- Strong ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload while demonstrating confidence in seeking clarifications and expanding your knowledge.
What You’ll Love:
Joining our client means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive culture that values innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic environment that prioritises growth and development. Our client is committed to your professional journey, offering training and mentorship to help you excel in your role. Additionally, you can expect a strong emphasis on work-life balance, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded in a manner that aligns with your career aspirations.
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