Job Description
Overview:
You'll be working within the Entity Compliance and Governance team in Company Matters, a part of MUFG Corporate Markets, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services. Award winning Company Matters is one of the largest company secretarial providers in the UK and well-known for its expertise in corporate governance advisory services and company secretarial administration. In Company Matters, the role is a Company Secretary, but you may know the role as a Consultant, an Entity Compliance and Governance Consultant, a Company Secretarial Assistant or an Assistant Company Secretary.
You will manage a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients, including subsidiaries of listed companies, providing entity compliance and governance advice and potentially board meeting support.
Ideally, you'll be based on a hybrid basis from our central London office, so should be within a commutable distance to enable you to be in the office when required. However, we are happy to consider your application if you live in other parts of the UK.
We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of working in a similar role in the UK for a minimum of 2 years to join our friendly, collaborative team.
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.
Benefits:
26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave
This means you'll really need the following skills:
1. Strong technical entity compliance and corporate governance experience (minimum of 2 years)
2. Experience of managing a portfolio of subsidiary and stand-alone entities
3. Working knowledge of Diligent Entities (formerly 'Blueprint'), Kube or other Entity Management systems
4. The ability to build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, third parties and key client contacts
5. Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent organisational and project management skills
6. Commercial awareness and the desire to contribute to a growing business
7. A strong team player and a willingness to travel to external client offices as and when required
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
It would be nice to have:
1. A CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualification, or be a part qualified Company Secretary with demonstrable UK experience working in a Company Secretary role, ideally within a professional service environment
2. Knowledge of working in other jurisdictions outside of the UK and Ireland
Day to Day, your key responsibilities will be to:
1. Advise domestic and international clients on UK and Ireland requirements, compliance, governance and transaction related matters
2. Draft various documents, including written resolutions, board minutes and Companies House forms
3. Prepare and file the relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients
4. Maintain corporate registers, Director details and records for client entities
5. Oversee, train and support more junior colleagues, enabling them to develop their career
6. Help to grow our business through client relationship management activities
7. Develop subject matter market insights, technical knowledge and service delivery templates, processes, tools and materials
About Us
MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
About the Team
Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
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