Company Secretary

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Schroders Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Governance professional to join our dedicated team providing governance support to the investment trusts managed by Schroders.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Act as Company Secretary to a range of Schroders investment trusts, providing technical and governance advice.
  • Maintain an effective governance framework for the investment trusts, meeting regulatory requirements and client board expectations.
  • Advise the investment trust boards on governance matters to ensure that the arrangements are appropriate and in line with Schroders' Group Governance principles.
  • Coordinate and organise shareholder meetings for the investment trusts in conjunction with other internal departments.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to draft and manage the preparation and timely publication of annual and half year reports and other shareholder communications.
  • Provide technical advice on statutory and regulatory requirements arising from the Companies Act, the FCA Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
  • Manage insider lists for financial results and key projects.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Qualified chartered secretary with a background in a listed company environment, c.5 years PQE.
  • Experience in financial services desirable.
  • Experience supporting Investment Trusts.
  • Commercial, data-led approach to governance.
  • Knowledge of the UK Companies Act, FCA Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
  • Experience of entity management software, electronic board portals.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager, helping institutions, intermediaries, and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents, and we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

Our Culture

We recognise potential, whoever you are. 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.


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