Company Secretary And Senior Governance Officer - Management / Administration - London, United Kingdom

Societe Generale, a leading financial services company in London, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Company Secretary and Senior Governance Officer to join our team. As a Company Secretary and Senior Governance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as providing guidance and support to the Board of Directors and Senior management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Board of Directors and Senior management team on all governance matters
- Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including the Companies Act, Listing Rules, and Corporate Governance Code
- Manage the company's annual general meeting and other shareholder meetings
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of all Board and committee meetings
- Provide guidance and support to the Board and Senior management team on matters such as corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Manage the company's relationship with external stakeholders, including regulators and investors
Profile required

• Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (formerly the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators).

• Previous experience of company secretarial and/or corporate governance roles for UK corporates

• At least 5 years' experience in financial services and/or investment banking environment

• Legal or para-legal background is an asset

Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
Reference: 240002CP
Entity: SG CIB
Starting date: 2024/04/05
Publication date: 2024/01/26