Governance Professional

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Schroders Full time
Senior Governance Professional

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Governance Professional to join our Plc Governance team at Schroders. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality governance advice to Schroders plc and Schroders Group subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for onboarding and induction of new directors to the board of Schroders plc, and ongoing liaison with directors;
  • Lead the governance reporting process to the plc Board;
  • Manage the relationship with Schroders plc's Registrars, including KPI management, reporting, fees, shareholder queries;
  • Act as Company Secretary to the parent company of the Group's Investment Firm Group under IFPR, including technical and governance advice.
  • Responsible for end-to-end support (forward planning, board papers, attending board meetings, board evaluations and drafting minutes);
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Providing governance support to the business in China;
  • Provide governance support and technical advice to Schroders Group subsidiary boards as required and keeping the Boards up to date on all governance developments;
  • Manage insider lists for financial results and key projects, including relevant business communications and managing the group's insider list software;
  • Review departmental policies, updating and ensuring that these are actively followed by team members; and
  • Be an active member of our global Group Governance Network, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practice.
Requirements
  • Experience in plc governance, with a good understanding of external reporting requirements;
  • Experience in financial services desirable;
  • Commercial, data-led approach to governance;
  • Knowledge of Companies Act, FCA Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, UK Corporate Governance Code;
  • Experience of entity management software, electronic board portals;
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with minimum supervision;
  • Commercial approach to the provision of governance, including an interest in the use of technology to support that;
  • Ability to contribute to the overall strategy and management of the Governance function.
About Schroders

Schroders is a global investment manager with over 200 years of experience in the financial services industry. We are committed to providing excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.

We've built a stellar reputation for our work and unique culture. You don't just get a job here – you can fulfil your career ambitions. Once you're part of our team, our global learning and mentoring platforms help you hone your expertise and keep developing. Inclusion is more than a buzzword – it's part of everything we do. Our vision is for our people to reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in. Our industry-leading flexible working charter is central to inclusion, opening up opportunities for everyone. We shape our recruitment and retention processes to help spot and reduce the impact of biases, and create a level playing field for underrepresented groups, for example through mentoring schemes. And we constantly review our policies and benefits to make sure they are fair and supportive of our diverse teams.

We take a local-led approach to improving inclusivity. Everyone's at a different stage of their inclusion journey – with cultural and local practices to consider. So we listen to our employees through pulse surveys and collect diversity data so we can identify areas for improvement, and maximise impact through local initiatives. Our partnerships – such as with RecruitMilitary in the US, the Technology in Finance Immersion Programme in Singapore, and the Investment 20/20 in the UK, to name a few – broaden our outreach and help us create a lasting impact.

We're excited to continue our partnership with the Snowdon Trust following the success of our first paid work placements for individuals with a disability in February 2021. Our passionate people lead the way. Our employee-led inclusion networks support our grassroots approach to building an inclusive culture. These create space for networking, celebrating our differences, and raising awareness of challenges that under-represented groups face. Our WorkAbility employee-led inclusion network aims to educate employees, champion accessibility, and provide a supporting network for those affected by disability or long-term health conditions.

We're recognised for our inclusive workplace. We're proud to be recognised as Large Employer of the Year at the prestigious FTAdviser Diversity in Finance Awards, and are continually included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and among the Top 75 employers of the Social Mobility Index.

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