Assistant Company Secretary in London

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Role DescriptionThe purpose of this role is to support the Chief Legal Office and Company Secretary (Company Secretary) with respect to all companies within the Allianz (UK) Group; and to act as Secretary to Board Committees and Executive Committees as required. As part of a small dynamic team, assist the Company Secretary in ensuring that the Allianz UK Companies operate within the law, correctly implement new legislation and regulation, comply with all relevant regulatory controls, governance best practice, Codes of Practice and Group Minimum Standards. This role is based in our Gracechurch Street office and is a hybrid working position with an expectation of being in office two days per week.

Salary InformationRange: £80k to £100k. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and, in consultation with the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary, propose solutions to the Company Secretary and take appropriate action, liaising with stakeholders such as the in‐house legal team, compliance, risk, regulators, advisers and auditors.

Draft board and committee papers and resolutions on relevant legal, regulatory and governance matters; ensure proper maintenance of statutory records and compliance with filing requirements.

Support board and committee meetings by taking minutes, preparing rolling agendas, documenting actions and monitoring these through to closure, liaising with meeting chairs and attendees and administering meeting packs.

Support the annual report process including the 172 report, the corporate governance report and the directors\’ report for all Allianz UK entities.

Support board and committee terms of reference annual review and board and committee evaluation process.

Support non‐executive director induction, deep dives and board training.

Report to the Head of Governance and work under the guidance of the Deputy Company Secretary on a day‐to‐day basis.

Implement and advise on corporate activities including disposals, mergers and acquisitions and the elimination of companies which are no longer required; implement and document intra‐group financial transactions, including dividend payments and loans.

Provide advice and guidance on UK Corporate Governance, Insider Dealing, Market Abuse and related matters such as Directors\’ Conflicts of Interest.

Provide advice on and support governance projects being managed within the team.

Attend and contribute to team off‐sites and training sessions.

Essential Skills

Knowledge of statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements (Companies Act 2006, Solvency II, Senior Insurance Managers Regime, Modern Slavery Act 2015, etc.).

Solid technical skills, including familiarity with the detail and implications of the Companies Act 2006.

Understanding of company secretarial systems; experience with Diligent or a similar package is preferable.

Knowledge of corporate governance requirements under the UK Corporate Governance Code and best practice, including terms of reference for boards and committees.

Implement and advise on corporate activities including disposals, mergers and acquisitions and elimination of companies; implement and document intra‐group financial transactions.

Ensure compliance with the departmental Standard Operating Procedures and keep them current.

Highly computer literate.

Experience

Senior level experience with engagement at the C‐suite level including non‐executive directors.

Experience working with registrars, law firms and auditors.

Ideally experience in a regulated financial services firm, specifically an insurance company.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; confident and proactive.

Comfortable communicating at all levels of the business.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or a proven track record in a Company Secretary role.

Fellow or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) with significant appropriate experience.

Desirable Skills

Experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite webchat/chat‐bot systems.

What We Will Offer You

Flexible buy/sell holiday options.

Hybrid working.

Annual performance‐related bonus.

Contributory pension scheme.

Development days.

A discount of up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet.

Retail discounts.

Volunteering days.

Access to Work SchemeWe support the government scheme \”Access to Work\” – please feel free to ask us about the access‐to‐work scheme.

Our Ways of WorkingLet us know if you need flexibility with the hours you work. If it is right for our customers, our business and for you, we will try to accommodate. Allianz is a signatory of the ABIs Flexible Working Charter and supports hybrid work patterns that balance the needs of customers, personal circumstances and business requirements.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & TrustWe are proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity and balanced gender representation is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community\’s Race at Work Charter signatories and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

Accessible Application for AllAs part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long‐term health conditions. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies or spoken applications. Email: Hr‐recruitment@allianz.co.uk

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Conor McCourt

Closing date: 21st January 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

Seniority levelMid‐Senior level

Employment typeFull‐time

Job functionAdministrative

IndustriesFinancial Services and Insurance

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