Deputy Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brightwater Executive Full time
Deputy Company Secretary


About The CompanynBrightwater Executive is delighted to be retained exclusively by our client, a market leading insurer, for the appointment opening of their Deputy Company Secretary.

Based in London and reporting to the Head of Legal, this is a hugely exciting time to join their firm, post a notable strategic change for the group.

About The Position

This is a newly created role and will be responsible for the provision of company secretarial and governance services.

You will support the Head of Legal on leading out the secretariat function to ensure robust and best in class corporate governance standards are met and that the group is compliant with all statutory requirements.


This role also includes advising the Head of Legal on changes in legislation affecting corporate governance and taking the lead role on the implementation of continuous improvements to governance processes and the Secretariat function.


Key ResponsibilitiesnDeliver timely and best practice company secretarial support for Boards and CommitteesnProvide advice on and facilitate compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory company secretariat and governance requirementsnEnsure policies, standards and governance documentation (including Terms of References) are appropriate, effectively communicated, continuously reviewed and updated to reflect internal/external changesnCoordinate director induction and onboarding.

nSupport and coordinating director training programme and Board effectiveness reviewsnLiaise with external auditors and other external parties as requirednKYC support to other functionsnSupport and coordinate corporate projects of business changes or continuous improvement initiatives, for example, corporate finance transactions, corporate reorganisations or closure of dormant companiesnContribute to the development of company secretarial practices, and advice to the business on the impact of company secretarial issuesnBuild stakeholder relationships

Ideal Skills And Experience RequirementsnChartered Secretary (ACG or FCG) or lawyer with experience gained in a regulated environment (FCA, Lloyds or PRA) at a senior level (ideally Board level)nSolid experience ideally within the insurance sector, of acting as Secretary for a portfolio of companies within a Company Secretariat team and ensuring applicable governance standards are metnStrong knowledge of corporate governance principles, including driving high quality governance standards, via credible and practical experiencenExperience of dealing at Senior Management and Executive level and meeting their expectationsnProven ability to manage projects and foster relationships with senior personnel, third parties and external advisersnMinute taking capability, of a consistent high-quality standard and conducive to serving a regulated entitynProactive and a desire to improve existing practices and innovate, with an ability to work on own initiativenKnowledge of Diligent Entities Secretarial software and Diligent Board books, or comparable softwarenExperience liaising with the Irish regulator (CBI) would be an advantage

Highly competitive remuneration package and fantastic career progression.

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