Governance Professional

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Schroders Full time
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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Governance professional to join our Plc Governance team at Schroders. As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality governance advice to Schroders plc and Schroders Group subsidiaries, working closely with the Schroders plc board and other senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities


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  • Responsible for onboarding and induction of new directors to the board of Schroders plc, and ongoing liaison with directors;
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  • Lead the governance reporting process to the plc Board;
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  • Manage the relationship with Schroders plc's Registrars, including KPI management, reporting, fees, shareholder queries;
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  • Act as Company Secretary to the parent company of the Group's Investment Firm Group under IFPR, including technical and governance advice.
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  • Responsible for end-to-end support (forward planning, board papers, attending board meetings, board evaluations and drafting minutes);
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  • Take a key role in Group projects as required, including related party transaction advice, acquisitions and other strategic projects, including investigating the use of automation and AI to improve governance processes;
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  • Support the Schroders plc year end process: conflicts, related party transactions and Director annual declaration packs, assisting with drafting of governance section of the Annual Report, AGM planning;
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  • Provide technical advice on statutory and regulatory requirements arising from, inter alia, the Companies Act, FCA Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, UK Corporate Governance Code;
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  • Providing governance support to the business in China;
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  • Provide governance support and technical advice to Schroders Group subsidiary boards as required and keeping the Boards up to date on all governance developments;
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  • Manage insider lists for financial results and key projects, including relevant business communications and managing the group's insider list software;
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  • Review departmental policies, updating and ensuring that these are actively followed by team members;
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  • Be an active member of our global Group Governance Network, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practice.
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  • Experience in plc governance, with a good understanding of external reporting requirements.
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  • Experience in financial services desirable.
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  • Commercial, data led approach to governance.
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  • Knowledge of Companies Act, FCA Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, UK Corporate Governance Code.
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  • Experience of entity management software, electronic board portals.
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  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with minimum supervision.
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  • Commercial approach to the provision of governance, including an interest in the use of technology to support that.
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  • Ability to contribute to the overall strategy and management of the Governance function.
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What We Offer

At Schroders, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation and success, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced Governance professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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