At a Glance
- Tasks: Support governance for Santander UK and advise on corporate governance issues.
- Company: Join a leading financial services company with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive rewards, wellbeing support, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunities for global growth and volunteer initiatives.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in governance while working with senior executives.
- Qualifications: Chartered Secretary or relevant professional qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Job Summary: Assistant Company Secretary - fixed term (12 months) - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Provide governance support to Santander UK governance bodies and the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality governance advisory support to the Santander UK governance bodies/subsidiaries and the business as required.
- Advise on corporate and internal governance issues such as Listing rules, DTRs, MAR, UK Corporate Governance Code.
- Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme and to new business/legislative developments and projects.
- Work with senior management, board members and colleagues across the business and wider Santander Group, while learning about governance and business across the group.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified as a Chartered Secretary, Lawyer, or hold a relevant professional qualification, or possess appropriate level and length of work experience.
- Extensive company secretarial and corporate governance experience gained within a listed company or financial services company.
- Good working knowledge of key sections of Companies Act 2006, the Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance.
- Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services.
- Effective organisational, planning and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with confidence to present to senior executives and board members.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
- Qualified member of a recognised professional body (e.g., CGI or equivalent).
Benefits:
- Competitive rewards reflective of impact.
- Wellbeing support across physical, mental, social and financial pillars.
- Family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
- Volunteer opportunities and global growth possibilities.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid working pattern; expected to attend office at least 12 days per month.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
At Santander, we are proud to be an inclusive organization that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Assistant Company Secretary | S3 | CFO & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes employer: Banco Santander SA
Santander UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, competitive rewards, and opportunities for global advancement, the company supports its staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful governance work. Join a diverse team where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact within the financial services sector.
