Interim Deputy Company Secretary – Financial Services

£Competitive, London, 1 day in the office (the rest WFH)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Company Secretary to join a dynamic and international organisation and leading insurance provider. This senior role, which is a 6 month FTC, has significant autonomy and will see you supporting governance across an international structure and acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders. You will play a central role in maintaining strong corporate governance standards, supporting board effectiveness and delivering strategic initiatives across the group. If you are available at short notice and have previous experience in the financial services sector, please do get in touch!

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Act as the senior governance advisor across the Group, providing expert guidance on corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and board operations
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of board and committee governance, including meeting management, minute-taking, and board effectiveness initiatives
• Oversee company secretarial support for corporate transactions, including M&A, restructurings, and financing activities, coordinating governance deliverables and external advisors
• Ensure robust entity management and statutory compliance across a complex international structure, working with local service providers as required
• Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, including policies, delegated authority structures, investor governance matters, and sustainability-related reporting

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong experience in a company secretarial role within Financial Services
• Solid technical and meetings experience
• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and best practices
• Experience supporting corporate transactions and working with external advisors

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proactive and well-organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Why This Role

This role, which has a high degree of ownership and autonomy, gives you the opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting time. It provides high-level exposure to boards, senior stakeholders, and investors, alongside involvement in strategic areas.

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