Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Company SecretaryIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Competitive
Are you an experienced company secretary looking for a permanent role? This could be your next role!
Your new company
A prestigious global financial institution is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its Legal Governance team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for a corporate governance professional looking to develop their career in a highly regulated and dynamic environment, supporting a wide portfolio of UK legal entities and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Your new role
This role offers exposure to a broad range of governance and legal entity management responsibilities. You will play a key role in supporting Board and Committee meetings, maintaining statutory records, and contributing to corporate governance projects across a portfolio of over 50 UK entities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organising and supporting Board and Committee meetings, including agenda setting, meeting pack preparation, and minute taking.
- Maintaining statutory registers, Power of Attorney records, and delegated signatory lists.
- Responding to internal KYC and governance-related queries.
- Participating in corporate projects such as liquidations, returns of capital, and intra-group transfers.
- Liaising with external legal firms, notaries, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensuring data integrity across governance systems and databases.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in corporate governance, ideally with exposure to Board and Committee processes.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across jurisdictions.
- Working towards or holding CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualifications is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel between Belfast and London if required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
- Hybrid working model (up to 2 days from home).
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Private medical insurance tailored to your needs.
- Pension plan and paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and exclusive staff discounts.
- Access to extensive learning and development resources.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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