Senior Assistant Company Secretary – Subsidiary Governance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage corporate compliance for roughly 350 entities throughout the EMEA and APAC regions.

• Supervise and foster the professional growth of four Subsidiary Governance Associates.

• Engage with and support colleagues overseeing corporate compliance in international jurisdictions.

• Oversee Outsourced Service Providers and assist the Head of Corporate Governance in enhancing the OSP model.

• Manage the Diligent Entities platform and broaden the database for Group Functions.

• Provide planning and execution assistance for corporate restructuring, refinancing, and simplification initiatives.

• Aid in the design, implementation, and operation of Wood’s Entity Governance & Compliance Framework.

• Establish and maintain an effective assurance framework for the EGCF.

• Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to foster an entity-focused approach.

• Develop and implement training programs for subsidiary Directors.

• Refine and supervise governance policies and procedures, including delegations of authority, powers of attorney, document execution, and parent company guarantees.

• Improve governance of operating entities, encompassing corporate changes and board support protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate of the Charter Governance Institute (ACG), Chartered Secretary, or an equivalent qualification.

• Experience in managing multinational group structures and overseeing global entity compliance.

• Capability to advise on the design and execution of group governance standards on an international scale.

• Strong stakeholder engagement abilities across various jurisdictions and functional areas.

• Skill in influencing and challenging existing perspectives via clear, informed, and logical arguments and discussions.

• Dedication to continuous learning, development, and technical proficiency.

• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships, trust, and rapport with leadership and management.

• Familiarity with functional operating models, critical processes, reporting frameworks, and legal entity structures.

• Competence in managing and delivering change, including technological advancements, alongside business-as-usual priorities.

• Qualified solicitor or accountant with relevant company secretarial and governance experience may be taken into consideration.

• Experience in managing team members.

• Ability to cultivate effective cross-cultural working relationships.

• Capacity to work under pressure across multiple workstreams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks.

• Competitive salary with regular salary assessments.

• Flexible benefits package.

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.

• Generous contributory pension scheme.

• Private medical insurance.

• 4x base salary life insurance.

• Ongoing professional development with customized growth plans.

• Global networking opportunities with experts worldwide.