New In-house permanent role - Assistant Company Secretary - Investment Management Business

My client is a highly reputable Investment management business looking to hire an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. 

The focus of the role is to manage the company secretariat support to board and executive committees, focusing on governance, regulatory and statutory compliance and company secretarial services.

Key responsibilities include -

• Act as the representative of the Governance and Co Sec team supporting the business (and its committees) within the business and with external providers
• Maintain key relationships with non-executive directors, exco members and other senior individuals within the business
• Assist with board effectiveness reviews, director appraisal process and director training programmes
• The maintenance of statutory documentation/files and Blueprint database records
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive yearly agenda planners for Boards and Committees 
• Preparing and drafting minutes for committee meetings
• Attending committee meetings as required and fulfilling all company secretarial responsibilities
• Advice and practical guidance on reporting lines and decision making procedures (including governance of significant investments);
• Organising and arranging board meetings as required
• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts as required ensuring proper process for approvals
• Assisting in governance projects, as required
• Assist with oversight of training offered to senior management;
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and regulatory requirements for relevant companies and directors;
• Working with the rest of the Governance and Co Sec team to maintain the contractual documentation library and registry and share certificate registry;
• Building and sharing best practice knowledge and working closely with both the Legal team and other colleagues.

A strong candidate should have relevant experience working as a Company Secretary at a reputable financial institution.

To apply for the role please send your CV to ben,julius@eximius.com or call 02076486952 for more information.