Director of Governance (6-9 month FTC)

Award‑winning and rapidly expanding challenger bank is now seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance within its new UK Bank team. This role will be offered on a 6–9 month fixed term contract basis with the possibility to extend or even migrate into a permanent appointment.

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for the effective operation of the board and executive risk committee framework, ensuring full compliance with PRA and FCA requirements.

You’ll need to be a skilled communicator and play a key role in shaping and executing the Bank’s corporate governance strategy. Therefore strong regulated financial services experience would be essential. Key requirements and qualifications are set out below:

Key requirements and qualifications

• A qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent) with proven senior‑level governance experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated financial services. UK banking experience is preferred but not essential

Experience

• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards, company law and UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, SMCR etc)
• Proven track record of engaging with board members and senior executives in a strategic governance role, designing and refining corporate governance processes, and maintaining their alignment to strategy and business operating models
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing governance teams
• Excellent minute‑taking skills with the ability to write clear, accurate and concise minutes in short order, balancing different stakeholder perspectives

The company offers a competitive salary alongside some very attractive benefits. They also have a good hybrid working policy of 2–3 days per week in the office, with the rest remote. Please do get in touch for a full job description.