Associate, Committee Governance Office

**Job Summary**

**What is the opportunity?**

As a key member of the Committee Governance Office, you will support Wealth Management Europe Governance Framework, working closely with the Subsidiary Governance Office.

This position will have regular interface with committee chairs and members, providing and sourcing information as required to enhance the governance process. You will act as committee secretary for a range of committees within the WME governance framework and be required to prepare agendas, minutes, action logs and manage collation of committee reporting, Terms of Reference updates and escalations.

**What will you do?**
- Act as committee secretary for a range of committees across the business’ governance framework, in support of the executive committee and the boards.
- Provide advice and support to the chairs, members, and contributors of designated committees on governance issues, consistency, and standardisation.
- Support committee activities including planning and preparation of committee meetings, preparation of agendas, minutes, and action logs.
- Working with the Chairs, establishing reporting standards and ensuring appropriate action completion through the committee framework, the boards, and the business.
- Provide support to all governance committees, responding to enquiries and sourcing solutions to issues on protocols, committee meetings, terms of reference, minute taking, preparation of documentation and other matters pertaining to committee activities and corporate governance. Delivering a read across, understanding how the committee framework hangs together and manages the business’ decision and oversight.
- Participate on cross-departmental project working groups requiring corporate governance assistance (e.g. corporate reorganisations, committee establishment, reporting standardisation and escalation framework).

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must-have**
- Company secretarial or legal experience in the financial services industry.
- Experience in administering governance committees from a company secretarial perspective.

**Nice to have**
- Professional legal qualification (e.g. Legal Practice Course) or equivalent.
- Experience of supporting business / entities in Europe (particularly Jersey, Ireland, UK).
- Experience as a Qualified Company Secretary.

**What is in it for you?**

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Flexible working and hybrid options fully supported.

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**Job Skills**

Accountability, Auditing, Audits Compliance, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Business, Group Problem Solving, Process Management, Quality Management, Time Management

**Additional Job Details**

**Address**:
12 SMITHFIELD STREET:LONDON

**City**:
London

**Country**:
United Kingdom

**Work hours/week**:
35

**Employment Type**:
Full time

**Platform**:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Job Type**:
Regular

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

**Posted Date**:
2025-01-08

**Application Deadline**:
2025-01-23

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