Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Senior Assistant Company Secretary – Investec

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Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who’ll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they’ll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Description of the role:

You will work directly with Board Members, Non-Executive Directors, and Executives, gaining unparalled senior stakeholder exposure from day one. You’ll support key governance processes across Investec’s UK entities while also contributing to broader strategic initiatives such as ESG, governance frameworks, and process innovation. The role offers a unique balance of technical responsibility, advisory input, and strategic impact.

Main responsibilities

• Governance and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, UK Companies Act, UK Listing Regime, UK MAR and related requirements.
  • Draft and arrange release of regulatory announcements (RNS).
  • Maintain statutory records, terms of reference, and matters reserved for the Board.
  • Drive efficiencies in core governance processes and adoption of digital solutions.
• Board and Committee Support:
  • Provide support to Board, Board Committees and Senior Governance Committees.
  • Manage a portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities: drafting agendas, preparing governance reports, monitoring actions, and producing minutes.
  • Partner with Non-Executive Chairs and Executives to ensure effective committee operations.
  • Support Executive and Management Committees, including the Executive Risk Committee.
• Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Boards and senior management, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on governance and regulatory developments.
  • Build strong working relationships with Board Members, Non-Executive Directors, Executives, and Senior Managers.
  • Contribute to the drafting of corporate governance sections of the Annual Report and preparations for the AGM.
• Strategic Alignment and Organisational Impact:
  • Support wider strategic initiatives such as governance framework development and governance culture.
  • Enable effective decision-making by ensuring governance structures support the delivery of strategic objectives within the groups purpose, culture and values.
  • Champion continuous improvement in governance processes aligned with the organisations purpose-driven culture.
  • Drive efficiencies in core governance processes and adoption of digital solutions.

Core Skills And Knowledge

• Relationship builder – able to establish trusted, professional relationships with Board Members, Executives, and colleagues at all levels. A key part of this is being present and visible in the office at least four days a week, embedding yourself in Investec\’s relationship-driven culture and living its values through daily interactions.
• Confident communicator – clear, engaging, and diplomatic, with the ability to influence and adapt style to different audiences.
• Collaborative mindset – thrives in a collegiate, flat-structured team, contributing ideas and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
• Professional discretion – operates with integrity and judgement, handling sensitive information with care.
• Organised and resilient – capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and composure.
• Pragmatic problem-solver – combines commercial awareness with governance expertise to provide advice that is practical and aligned to business needs.
• Proactive and growth-oriented – self-starter who takes ownership, embraces opportunities to learn, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail – produces high-quality outputs, including clear and concise minutes, while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

Technical Knowledge

• Company Secretarial expertise – proven experience in a commercial environment, ideally within financial services.
• Governance and regulation – strong knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, Disclosure and Transparency Rules, and Listing Rules, with an understanding of FCA regulations for authorised firms.
• Regulatory frameworks – experience of SMCR-related matters an advantage.
• Digital Governance tools – working knowledge of Diligent Boards, with exposure to GEMS or similar systems a strong advantage.
• Technical precision – able to draft clear governance reports, regulatory announcements, and high-quality board materials with accuracy and clarity.

Benefits

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

• Wellbeing Subsidy
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Virtual GP
• Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood)
• Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection
• Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Accessibility

We commit to ensure that everyone is fairly assessed during our recruitment process. To assist candidates in completing their application form, Recite Me assistive technology is available on our Careers pages. This can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Accessibility Options\’ link at the top of the page. If you have any form of disability or neurodivergent need and require further assistance in completing your application, please contact the Careers team at CareersUK@investec.co.uk who will be happy to assist.

Other Information

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