Corporate Governance Manager

Meraki Talent are working with one of the world’s largest online brokers, who offer a variety of products to their client. They are looking to hire a Corporate Governance Manager their growing London team
Job Description
You will be the backbone of our commitment to upholding the highest ethical conduct and Corporate Governance standards. In this role you craft will policies fostering transparency, accountability, and responsible business behaviour. Working with teams and leaders, fortifying a robust governance framework aligned with industry standards and legalities.
  
You will be overseeing legal affairs across diverse jurisdictions to setting up board meetings and drafting resolutions. Get involve with tasks like creating new corporate entities, advising on key corporate procedures, and ensuring annual statutory requirements. Your pivotal role in implementing systems reflecting the highest governance standards and keeping pace with legislative changes will make a lasting impact.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee legal tasks across multiple jurisdictions, from arranging board and shareholder meetings and drafting resolutions to preparing agendas and recording minutes.
• To establish new corporate entities according to local laws, prepare necessary constitutional documents, and assist with registrations and ongoing legal matters.
• Advise on company distributions, dissolutions, incorporations, and liquidations.
• Advise boards, stakeholders, and management on Corporate Governance and company law across different regions.
• Manage the Group’s yearly legal obligations such as:
  - Review annual returns for submission to the Companies Registration Office.
  - Review statutory financial statements.
  - Prepare board and shareholder packs and advise on Corporate Governance procedures.
  - Maintain and update statutory registers and minute books.
  - Implement and uphold strict governance systems in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and all relevant legislation.
• Execute, develop, and review governance frameworks, including processes, policies, and procedures.
• Key up to date about laws, regulations, and Corporate Governance updates relevant to company secretarial duties.

Essential Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in a company secretarial role, within private practice or a multinational organisation
• A proven track record of managing Corporate Governance issues and understanding company secretarial processes
• Ability to deliver high-quality, accurate work while managing intricate structures and entities
• Proven experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• An organised, self-driven personality with the capability to engage with stakeholders in a credible and effective manner
• A confident, assertive, and collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn and contribute to the team
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fantastic spoken and written English communication skills

Desirable Qualification

• An ICSA, legal, or similar qualification