Company Secretarial Assistant PLC Governance
Company Secretarial Assistant PLC Governance
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Job Description
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The role:
Reporting to the Head of Secretariat PLC & Governance you will play an important role in the delivery of Company Secretariats mandate to ensure that the implementation of corporate governance requirements are met and that appropriate legal and statutory compliance is maintained for the Group through the provision of board support and governance to the M&G plc Board and its Committees and a portfolio of the Groups subsidiaries.
The role will encompass listed company governance matters including developing an understanding of the FCAs Listing Rules the Market Abuse Regulation and the FRCs UK Corporate Governance Code. The role holder will support on the production and delivery of the governance sections of the M&G plc Annual Report & Accounts together with accountabilities relating to board governance legal entity management and compliance for corporate and holding companies executive governance and governance developments and horizon scanning.
The role will sit within a small team and the role holder will be proactive in helping others within the PLC & Governance team as well as the wider Company Secretariat function.
This role would be ideal for a proactive and dedicated governance professional with excellent interpersonal prioritisation and stakeholder management skills who is looking to challenge themselves in a driven and friendly team environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Company Secretariats PLC & Governance team in ensuring M&G plcs compliance with the Listing Rules Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and the UK Corporate Governance Code and providing governance advice regarding the Companies Act Listing Rules Market Abuse Regulation and UK Corporate Governance Code. The role holder is not expected to have any working knowledge of the above but will be expected to develop an understanding of the rules and how they apply to M&G plc.
- Working with the Secretary providing governance support to one or more of the M&G plc Board Committees and Group Executive Committee including agenda preparation quality and timeliness of papers and preparing minutes and actions in a timely fashion.
- Providing governance support to one or more of the subsidiary companies within the Group including agenda preparation quality and timeliness of papers and preparing minutes and actions in a timely fashion.
- Drafting parts of the governance sections of the M&G plc Annual Report & Accounts and supporting other functions in the production of their respective sections.
- Ensuring developments in listed company corporate governance and best practice are monitored and tracked and supporting the development of action plans where appropriate and undertake horizon scanning for future changes to governance and regulation.
- Seeking to create efficiencies within the team including simplifying and utilising technology automation and workflow in core areas of governance activity.
- Providing governance support on listed company governance initiatives including working closely with internal functions and corporate matters and transactions.
- Drafting a range of corporate governance documents including governance frameworks and manuals matters reserved for boards committee terms of reference board effectiveness reviews process and control documents and board and committee papers.
- Maintaining Board and Committee forward agenda planners drafting agendas for Board and Committee meetings as well as liaising with stakeholders on the quality and timeliness of paper.
- Providing support in managing the relationships with key third party suppliers ensuring value for money attainment of service levels and oversight of other contact management matters.
Experience:
- Previous experience 13 years) working in the Secretariat of a FTSE 350 or large private company.
- An understanding of the FCAs Listing Rules the Market Abuse Regulation and the FRCs UKCorporate Governance Code.
- Previous experience of meeting management including organising attending and minuting.
- Experience of using an entity management system (e.g. Diligent Entities or GEMS) and a board portal system (e.g. Diligent Boards)
- Experience of working with stakeholders within a company and service providers.
Personal attributes/skills:
- Capable of working in a fastpaced environment.
- Selfdriven and resilient.
- Effective communicator at all levels.
- Calm and selfassured.
- Excellent organisational skills and detail orientated.
- Strong team player.
- Autonomous and selfstarter. Ability to prioritise.
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Qualifications:
- Part qualified or willingness to undertake the Corporate Governance Institute exams.
Experience Level: Experienced Colleague
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc underpinned by our policies and our employeeled networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
