Company Secretary - Financial Services

Company Secretary Financial Services London About the Opportunity Our client is a leading global investment management firm serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices. Built on partnership and collaboration, it is at an exceptional point in its growth across EMEA. Reporting to the Head of Legal EMEA, you will act as Company Secretary for the EMEA business, its principal regulated entities and operating subsidiaries. The Role

• Own the governance cycle for boards and committees, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions
• Advise the board and senior leadership on statutory, regulatory and governance requirements
• Maintain statutory compliance across the group, including Companies House filings and corporate registers
• Own key governance documents, including Articles of Association, Terms of Reference and Matters Reserved
• Lead and develop the Company Secretarial team, with full accountability for the function
• Manage external providers and horizon scan for emerging law, regulation and best practice The Requirements
• Deep company secretarial and corporate governance experience, from within financial services and a complex group structure
• 7+ years of experience in Company Secretarial
• CGI qualification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading and developing a small specialist team
• Confident use of governance and compliance systems such as Diligent and Companies House WebFiling
• Excellent communication skills and the discretion to handle confidential, market-sensitive information For more information or to make an application, please do get in touch. Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com 07534087340