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Assistant Company Secretary

City of London Permanent £67,500 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Company Secretary within the financial services industry. This permanent role is ideal for a governance professional with expertise in FCA regulated environments.
  • Assistant Company Secretary
  • Leading UK Bank

About Our Client

This bank is a well-established in the industry. With a reputation for excellence, they offer a solid foundation for professionals seeking to make an impact in a company secretarial / corporate governance role.

Job Description

The Assistant Company Secretary will report o the General Counsel & Company Secretary and will:

    • Managing Group and subsidiary board and committee meeting processes - working with management to set agenda, briefing management teams on lead times for the delivery of board and committee papers; and ensuring the timely publication of high-quality materials to the Bank's Board portal.
    • Attendance at and minuting of Board and Committee meetings,
    • Developing a close working relationship with Executives, Boards, Chairs and Committee members and act as first point of contact.
    • Tracking to completion actions arising from board and committee meetings.
    • Maintaining Board and Committee records, including papers, minutes and other documentation.
    • Advising on Board procedures and ensuring Board compliance with corporate governance policies, board mandate and committee terms of reference, and the constitutional documents.
    • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Company Secretary should have:

  • Proven experience in a Co-sec function within the financial services industry.
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent strategic planning and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
  • A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Extensive experience of working under FCA regulations with exposure to senior executive and Board level.
  • Experience of building relationships senior executives and non-executive directors.
  • Extensive experience of minute taking at a senior level.
  • Relevant understanding of Corporate Governance best practice and experience of applying this understanding pragmatically in support of Boards and committees.
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the Companies Act and familiarity working with Articles of Association.

What's on Offer

The Assistant Company Secretary will receive a:

  • Competitive salary in the range of £67500 to £75,000, depending on experience.
  • Permanent position offering stability and career progression.
  • Opportunity to influence the direction of a respected financial services company.
  • Potential benefits package to be confirmed at the offer stage.



This is a fantastic chance to step into a leadership role and make a real impact. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Samantha McGawley
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6805406
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2243

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Company Secretarial
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Samantha McGawley
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2243
Job reference
JN-082025-6805406