Corporate Governance Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Corporate Governance Manager (Fintech): Delivering high-quality company secretarial services and statutory compliance for the Board and subsidiaries with an accent on regulatory frameworks and governance standards. Focus on drafting board papers, managing share-related activity, and ensuring adherence to the Companies Act and Listing Rules.

Location: Hybrid (must spend at least 40% of time in office in Edinburgh, Bristol, Chester, or Leeds)

Salary: £67,023 - £74,470

Company

A leading UK financial institution rebooting its identity to build the future of finance.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end corporate governance for the Board, committees, and principal subsidiaries.
• Prepare Board papers, section 172 reporting, Annual Reports (including Form 20-F), and AGM materials.
• Handle share-related activities such as issuances, buy-backs, and voting rights disclosures.
• Administer director information verification and maintain governance data rooms.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in governance delivery through the use of technology.

Requirements

• Qualified company secretary with significant post-qualification experience as a governance professional.
• Detailed technical knowledge of the Companies Act, Listing Rules, and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting board papers and minutes for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently at pace with high attention to detail.
• Must be based in or able to work from one of the specified UK office sites (Edinburgh, Bristol, Chester, or Leeds).

Culture & Benefits

• Pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Adaptable lifestyle benefits including discounted shopping.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.