Deputy Company Secretary

TL;DR

Deputy Company Secretary (Legal & Governance): Leading Board and Committee governance, overseeing the Group’s company secretariat operating model, and ensuring consistent governance frameworks across hirify.global globally. Focus on managing complex international statutory compliance, supporting major strategic transactions, and providing high-level advisory to the Board and executive leadership.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Dublin or London (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global data and technology company that powers opportunities for people and businesses by redefining lending, preventing fraud, and providing deep insights across financial, healthcare, and automotive markets.

What you will do

• Lead Board and Committee governance, including agenda setting, meeting effectiveness, and minute-taking standards.
• Oversee the delivery of the AGM, including shareholder engagement and proxy adviser interaction.
• Develop and implement Group governance policies, including delegated authorities and governance frameworks.
• Manage governance aspects of M&A, restructurings, and major corporate transactions.
• Lead the Group company secretariat operating model and provide line management to regional secretariat teams.
• Ensure cross-border statutory compliance and consistency across all Group subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Extensive experience supporting Board and Committee governance in a FTSE-listed or equivalent environment.
• Proven experience acting as a Company Secretary at a senior level.
• Deep knowledge of AGM processes, shareholder engagement, and the proxy adviser landscape.
• Experience leading governance across complex, international organizations, including M&A and restructurings.
• Strong leadership experience with oversight of global or regional company secretariat teams.
• Chartered Governance Professional (ACG/FCG or equivalent) qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to DEI, work-life balance, and employee wellness.
• Award-winning people-first approach with recognition as a Great Place To Work in 24 countries.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global FTSE 100 company.
• Collaborative, low-ego team environment focused on high-quality delivery.