Company Secretary

Investment Bank

Glasgow

Maternity Cover 12 month contract

Up to £71.50 per hour + holiday pay

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join its EMEA Company Secretarial team for a 12 month period. This is a high-impact role providing end-to-end company secretarial support across a large portfolio of entities, primarily in the UK with additional coverage across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Company Secretary for a portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities and board committees, including PRA and FCA-regulated boards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Chairs and non-executive directors; prepare annual governance calendars, board agendas, and meeting packs.
• Advise directors on corporate governance best practices, including inductions, duties, and conflicts management.
• Minute meetings to UK listed company standards; support board effectiveness reviews and governance reporting for annual reports.
• Oversee regulatory filings and advise on entity restructurings, refinancings, and liquidations.
• Collaborate with and support the global teams on entity management, KYC queries, documentation, and governance processes.
• Contribute to strategic governance initiatives, including process improvements and training.

Requirements:

• Qualified Company Secretary with 10+ years’ experience in a high-performance environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting senior executives and non-executive directors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with Blueprint and Boardvantage is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to London for board meetings.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, globally connected team and contribute to high-quality governance in a complex financial services environment.

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