Governance Professional

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Schroders Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Governance Professional to join our dedicated team at Schroders. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end governance support to our investment trusts.

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 Guernsey equivalents), Market Abuse Regulations, and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
  • Manage insider lists for financial results and key projects, including relevant business communications.

Requirements

  • 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, UK Corporate Governance Code.
  • Experience of entity management software, electronic board portals.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help 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.

What You'll Be Like

  • Excellent communication, influencing and analytical skills.
  • Client-centric approach and the gravitas to liaise with directors and senior management and positively influence outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Proactive and self-motivated.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Line management experience and the ability to manage and mentor team members.
  • Ability to contribute to the overall strategy and management of the Governance function.

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. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

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