UK Entity Compliance & Governance Manager, London
EY\'s Entity Compliance & Governance (ECG) team is looking for a Manager to join our dynamic team of experienced company secretaries. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients on exciting projects and develop key management and leadership skills.
The opportunity
As a Manager, you will engage with well‑known clients and senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional company secretarial advice and client service. You will manage a team, build relationships, and assist clients in achieving governance, compliance and business objectives.
Your key responsibilities
- Be a go‑to expert for all company secretarial matters, providing advice and answering queries for clients and developing junior company secretaries.
- Manage and coordinate company secretarial projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Management and deliver governance advisory projects, including:
- Secretariat operational effectiveness reviews
- Corporate governance frameworks
- Board effectiveness reviews
- Advice on subsidiary governance requirements and ad hoc projects
- Collaborate with EY\'s local offices to deliver consistent and high‑quality company secretarial advice and documentation.
- Help develop the company secretarial business through networking within EY and with external clients.
- Conduct research on corporate governance topics and assist in addressing client enquiries.
- Work alongside senior team members and broader EY Law on various projects, including international business reorganisations.
- Supervision and development of team members.
- Development of thought leadership related to corporate governance matters.
- Board meeting support.
- Secondments into clients where short‑term, experienced interim support is needed.
Skills and attributes for success
- A proactive and self‑motivated attitude, taking ownership of tasks and time management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, connecting with individuals at all levels.
- Attention to detail and a well‑organised approach.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and thrive under pressure.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills, comfortable with numerical information.
- A diplomatic approach and confidence in supporting junior and senior colleagues.
- Team‑oriented mindset with integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A commercial perspective.
To qualify for the role you must
- Be CGI/ICSA qualified.
- Have experience of managing and/or developing staff.
Ideally, you\'ll also have
- Experience working in a professional services firm.
Key Relationships
- Team Members: Join a friendly and welcoming team that values collaboration and support.
- Clients: Work with FTSE 100/250 companies and fast‑growing private firms.
- Local Offices: Interact with EY colleagues across 150+ countries worldwide.
- Internal Teams: Collaborate with legal, tax, and finance teams.
- Mentors: Benefit from mentorship opportunities with experienced colleagues.
What we look for
We are looking for an experienced company secretarial professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role.
What we offer
- Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
- Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace who you are and empower your voice.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It\'s yours to build.
Note on diversity data collection
Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.
