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Stand Alone Company Secretary Central London based 4-days a week in office with additional flexibility Reporting to General Counsel SSQ is partnering with a financial services organisation to recruit its first company secretary. This position will manage all governance and company secretarial work and liaise with all core departments. The position will include governance, including filings, meeting management, project and policy governance, and assistance with complex transactions and the statutory requirements and regulations. Role Responsibilities: Schedule, attend and follow up on board and committee meetings, including drafting the board agenda and circulating papers. To identify areas of improvement required and propose and implement updated governance structures and policy frameworks in line with industry standards Responsible for compliance with all governance policies and assisting with horizon scanning draft legal documentation related to any and all company boards Management of the statutory registers, KYC compliance, and board resolutions, including management of all Companies House and statutory reporting Be a point of contact for all external stakeholders, and work closely with the regulators where required Candidate Requirements: 6 years of experience in Company Secretarial and Governance work with a focus in regulated companies ICSA / CGI qualification (preferred) Experience in Real Estate or Asset Management preferred. Experience working independently or as part of a small team Effective communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment across different teams while managing your own department For more information about this role and how to apply, please contact me on 07534087340 or at Poppy.Tayorssq.com Please note that our client is unable to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.