Head of Statutory Compliance and Governance Reporting – Listed Financial Services

£Competitive, Kent (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)

We are recruiting for a Head of Statutory Compliance and Governance Reporting to support a listed financial services company through the next stage of their exciting transformation journey.

The key purpose of this role is to support the Company Secretariat function in delivering strong corporate governance across the organisation, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance and effective support to the Board and its Committees.

The role will lead on compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and shareholder requirements, promote good governance practice across the business, and support senior corporate governance leadership in maintaining the highest standards of governance conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the department’s statutory and reporting compliance (including share plans) and subsidiary management workstreams.
• Draft and circulate regulatory announcements to the London Stock Exchange
• Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Report and AGM documentation
• Act as Secretary to one or more Board Committees (primarily the Risk, and overseeing direct reports supporting Audit) and Management Committees.
• Lead the administration of employee share plans
• Line manage and coach nominated direct reports

Experience and Qualifications:

• CGI qualified
• Significant governance experience within a listed corporate secretariat function. Experience working in Financial Services is also desirable.
• At least two years (or comparable) share plans experience is preferrable
• Previous line management experience is required.

Personal Qualities and Behavious:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with the upmost discretion and integrity in a demanding, agile and fast paced environment.

Why this role?

• Broad, senior role within a FTSE 250 environment
• Exposure to plc, subsidiary, shareholder and share scheme activity
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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