Job Description
Senior Manager, UK Governance Services
Location: London (Hybrid)
In this position, you'll be based in the London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
Today's General Counsel, Company Secretaries and legal departments are under mounting pressure to deal with increasing corporate compliance, governance and reporting requirements and as a result are looking for partners who can provide a full suite of governance and company secretarial services.
Our corporate governance professionals support the delivery of UK governance advisory and managed services engagements to our diverse portfolio of clients. In this professional services role, you will work with a fantastic team to deliver a high calibre of work to our Listed clients inc. FTSE 250.
A role you will love
As a Senior Manager for the UK Governance Services' team, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day delivery of managed service and governance advisory engagements focusing on listed companies. This position will be part of the UK Senior Management Team, working collaboratively to build and grow the business as part of Computershare's global Issuer Services strategy for growth.
Within this role you will be integral in the growth of our service offering, building and developing the team and will have a direct impact on the business. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, are looking to work in a collaborative and supported professional services environment which values personal development this role may be for you!
Key Responsibilities
* As a Senior Manager you will work collaboratively to build and grow the business as part of Computershare's global Issuer Services strategy for growth.
* Lead the delivery of project based and managed service client engagements, advising domestic and international clients on UK listing requirements, statutory compliance, governance, and transaction related matters.
* Clients will include companies planning to IPO, supporting them through the listing process and ongoing as a listed company.
* Client work will involve attending Board meetings, supported by junior members of the team, and delivery of listed company compliance.
* Developing service offerings for managed services and advisory work, including technical knowledge and tools across the team.
* Manage, monitor, and mentor junior members of the team.
* Lead business development activities and client service contract negotiations.
* Establish and maintain client and external network relationships.
* Support business management and operational matters as and when required, including recruitment, resourcing, finance and risk management recruitment, resourcing, finance, and risk management.
* As an SME, contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives as and when required - including initiatives to improve margin through process efficiencies and commercial decision making.
* Keep up to date with both internal and external influences to help shape continuous growth and development of the Governance Services business and offering.
What will you bring to the role?
To be successful in this role we are looking for an experienced Company Secretary preferably with some professional services and listed company experience.
Other Key skills:
* Extensive subject matter expertise and experience from performing listed company compliance corporate governance and transactional work for UK entities.
* Expert communication skills and ability to influence/ build effective relationships at all levels with clients and colleagues.
* Business development and client contract negotiation skills.
* Proven people leadership and coaching skills.
* Resilience and ability to take ownership/responsibility for own work and work of others.
* Excellent business, financial and risk management skills, and the ability to think/act strategically and commercially whilst protecting the reputation of the company.
* Strong IT skills with experience in the development of technology systems to support service delivery.
* A relevant Degree, and or Membership of the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI).
Rewards designed for you
* Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
* Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
* Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
* Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
* And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.
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About Us
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About the Team
Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr