Job Title: Company Secretary
Location: Basildon, Essex / Hybrid – 2 to 3 Days Per Week on Site
Hourly Rate: RATE NEGOTIABLE - Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35)
Employment Type: Contract (Initially Approx. 3 Months)
Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week
Reference: FCSEC
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary to join the Legal Affairs Team, providing company secretarial services to Credit and the Company.
The ideal candidate will bring experience of the financial services sector, understanding of corporate law and governance, and excellent organisational skills.
What you’ll be doing
* Providing corporate governance and company secretarial services to the Board, Audit, Risk and Remuneration committees, including organizing Board & committee meetings, arranging Annual General Meetings, issuing notices, collating agendas, drafting papers, and liaising with stakeholders.
* Attendance at company Board meetings & committee meetings to take minutes.
* Providing advice to directors on their duties under the Companies Act and regulatory conflicts.
* Managing Director Appointments and Resignations for the Bank plc and related companies.
* Reviewing and Updating Corporate Governance documents.
* Providing input for regulatory documentation for ICAAP, ILAAP, RRP and Strategy and Business Models.
* Oversight of corporate disclosures for a UK bank with listed debt obligations.
* Oversight and coordination of company secretarial work including maintenance of statutory registers & records.
* Oversight for and maintenance of Record of Processing Activities in the context of Data Privacy.
* Oversight of Legal Entity Management work including incorporations and corporate restructures.
* Input into EMTN disclosures and compliance with obligations.
* Oversight of Companies House and other government filings.
* Handling ad hoc requests for copies of registers and providing corporate information.
* Providing direction to and supervision of Bank plc Company Secretary Trainee and Administrators.
* Ensuring Bank plc and other relevant entities remain in good standing.
* Oversight of document notarisation and legalisation.
* Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory changes.
* Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
What we're looking for
* Knowledge of UK corporate law and corporate law principles.
* Organisational and administration skills, effective minute writing, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Understanding of corporate governance requirements for a UK bank.
* Acquaintance with regulatory documents required by a UK bank.
* Understanding of corporate reporting requirements of a bank with listed debt.
* Effective communication skills with directors and senior management.
* Knowledge of UK corporate governance requirements.
* Understanding of merger, acquisition, disposal and corporate reconstructions.
* Ability to work closely with accounting, tax, treasury, corporate reporting and corporate strategy departments.
Desired:
* Understanding of Global Enterprise Management Systems and BoardVantage type software.
The Team
This role reports to the Director, Legal Affairs, FCE Bank plc. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business.
The Location
This role is based in Basildon, Essex, where a hybrid working arrangement is in place (with 2-3 days per week on site).
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