Assistant Company Secretary in London

Assistant Company Secretary in London

London Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support Board and Committee administration, compliance, and governance projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a top-performing specialty insurer in the Lloyd's market.
  • Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and develop your professional skills in corporate governance.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on governance processes while working with industry experts.
  • Qualifications: Studying towards or holding a CGI/ICSA qualification; experience in corporate governance preferred.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Assistant Company Secretary opportunity working for a top performing specialty insurer operating in the Lloyd's market.

Reporting into the Company Secretary, you will provide hands-on support across Board and Committee administration, statutory and regulatory compliance, entity management and governance projects, ensuring governance documentation and processes are maintained to a high professional standard, with complex matters escalated to the Company Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including calendars, agendas, papers, logistics, minutes, action tracking and resolutions.
  • Support director and committee member onboarding.
  • Maintain statutory registers, entity records and corporate records, including Companies House filings and corporate housekeeping.
  • Maintain governance frameworks, Terms of Reference, delegated authorities, committee structures and key registers.
  • Support governance reviews, training and annual governance activities.
  • Coordinate Lloyd’s, FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, including notifications, applications, information requests and SM&CR matters.
  • Support Lloyd’s syndicate governance, including boards, committees, business plans, capital and capacity processes.
  • Administer governance systems and records, including Admincontrol, Share Point and Diligent Entities.
  • Support corporate transactions, resolutions, powers of attorney and cross-border governance matters.
  • Contribute to governance, systems and process improvements.
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Company Secretariat, maintaining governance calendars, trackers and statutory/regulatory deadlines.
  • Undertake other duties as required by the Company Secretary.

Key Skills / Experience

  • Studying towards or holding a CGI/ICSA or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in company secretarial or corporate governance, ideally within the Lloyd’s market.
  • Good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, statutory filings and SM&CR.
  • Experience preparing Board/Committee agendas, papers and minutes.

Assistant Company Secretary in London employer: Edenbrook

Edenbrook is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the financial reporting sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, all while working in a dynamic environment that values integrity and excellence. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balanced work-life experience alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance both personal and professional well-being.

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Contact Details:

Edenbrook Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Company Secretary in London

Board and Committee Administration
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
Entity Management
Governance Projects
Governance Documentation Maintenance
Action Tracking
Onboarding Support