Assistant Company Secretary in Belfast

Your role: Assistant Company Secretary

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Relocation assistance is not available, and any costs associated with relocating will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Why you’ll want to work with us: At Danske Bank, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to help customers, colleagues, and society thrive. We believe that what we do genuinely makes a positive difference and that our culture and ways of working create a unique place to grow your career. This includes investing in our people’s personal growth and wellbeing to ensure everyone feels that they belong and are set up for success. We are very proud of our external recognition which includes being rated by Best Companies as a 3-star World Class Organisation to work for, as a Top 10 Best Company to Work for in the UK and as #1 in the UK Financial Services sector and #1 in Northern Ireland! We value diversity in its broadest sense which we know makes us stronger as a business and invites all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is central to our purpose and shows up in how we work every day. Driving sustainability is a key strategic priority for us. We’re proud to have achieved the highest level in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey by Business in the Community (BITC) for the seventh consecutive year. We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. There are lots of ways you can get involved, such as fundraising for our charity partner (Include Youth), visiting schools to teach young people about money and budgeting, volunteering with a local food bank, planting trees, and so much more. So, if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at Danske Bank.

Your benefits: There’s much more to working at Danske Bank than just a salary but for this role we are offering a competitive salary which is dependent on experience. We want to be a workplace in which our colleagues can succeed and feel empowered through all stages of their career and life. We also offer an attractive range of flexible benefits centred on wellness, financial, psychological, physical and social. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and our benefits can be tailored to your needs. For example, if you want to buy more holidays or need to avail of medical treatment, then we have a range of benefits for you. And if you want to make your money go further, our Danske Discounts offering is just for you. With non-stop discounts, this is the perfect perk for all colleagues. If the gym is of interest to you can also avail of savings on gym membership.

The Role: Reporting to the Head of Governance act as subject matter expert and trusted adviser to the Chairs of the Board Audit and Risk Committees, providing governance advice and support, where required. You will deliver a smooth and efficient Board/committee cycle; co-ordinate cohesive communication across the Boards and Committees of Northern Bank Limited and its subsidiaries; ensure all Companies House filings are submitted as required and within the specified timeframes in respect of the Bank and its subsidiary companies and prepare the Bank’s Corporate Governance and s172 Statements for inclusion in the Bank’s Annual Report and Accounts and publication on the Bank’s website. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work in governance within financial services, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact, while building your career in one of Northern Ireland’s most highly regarded employers.

Key responsibilities:

• Arrange meetings, preparing agendas, collating papers and ensuring their timely distribution for the bank and its subsidiary companies
• Prepare governance related papers for Board and Board Committees
• Monitor follow up actions to be taken after the meetings and maintaining a rolling agenda/Schedule of Submissions
• Maintain Board and Committee records including papers, minutes, delegated authorities and indices
• Prepare the Bank’s Corporate Governance and s172 Statements and any other governance related content for inclusion in the Bank’s Annual Report and Accounts and publication on the Bank’s website
• Ensure all Companies House filings are submitted as required and within the specified timeframes in respect of the Bank and its subsidiary companies
• Assist in the management of all legal, regulatory and governance aspects of the process for the resignation, appointment and reappointment of Directors
• Support the delivery of the induction programme for new directors
• Provide support to the CEO, Deputy CEO, CRO, and Head of Internal Audit on matters relevant to the Audit and Risk Committees taking into account all relevant laws, regulation, guidance and governance principles and best practice
• Enhance the delivery of good governance practices by embracing new technologies and developments
• Act as Enterprise Risk Manager and manage all third party contracts and relationships for CEO Office

What skills and experience you need: To be successful in this role you will have a genuine passion and interest in governance with the ability to communicate with influence across a wide range of stakeholders.