Description

A well-established international bank is looking to appoint a Corporate Governance & Board Secretary to support the Board, its Committees and senior leadership team.

This is a high-visibility role at the centre of the Bank's governance framework, working closely with the Chief of Staff & General Counsel and providing direct support to the Board and Non-Executive Directors.

The role will play a key part in ensuring the Bank maintains strong governance practices and alignment with PRA and FCA expectations, while supporting effective Board and Committee operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and key Committees (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration)
• Managing the full Board and Committee cycle, including agendas, papers, minute-taking and action tracking
• Maintaining and enhancing the Bank's Corporate Governance framework and policies
• Monitoring regulatory developments (PRA, FCA, UK Corporate Governance Code) and advising on implications
• Managing statutory registers, Companies House filings and regulatory notifications
• Supporting Board effectiveness reviews, director induction and training
• Acting as a key link between the Board, senior management and Group governance teams
• Supporting governance requirements across the Bank's UK subsidiaries
• You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Bank, as well as auditors, regulators and Group governance teams.

Essential Requirements (Must Have)

• Board & Committee exposure - experience supporting or acting as Company Secretary to a Board or Board-level committees, including agenda planning, minute-taking and action tracking

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with senior leaders including the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive team

• Excellent organisational capability - able to manage governance cycles, competing deadlines and large volumes of documentation

• Corporate governance experience within a regulated financial services organisation, with a good understanding of PRA and FCA expectations

As the Bank continues to grow, there will be opportunities to further develop and strengthen governance practices across the organisation.