Senior Assistant Company Secretary in London

Job Description

Join a diverse, inclusive, and engaged Company Secretariat Teamthat demonstrates governance as a facilitator. Act as a trusted adviser to two of our Board Committees, whose responsibilities includesupporting strategic planning, underpinned byright-sized governance.

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We’re a global, FTSE -listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around , people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together

The Team:

We are a talented, supportive and experiencedgroup of Governance professionals, with a fantastic team culture. Our team is arranged as two operational units to deliver PLC Governance and Subsidiary Governance.

The PLC Governance part of the Team provides support in terms of compliance with Company law, FCA requirements, UK Listing Rules, DTRs, MAR, the UK Corporate Governance Code and other regulations. The Team also maintains the relationship with the Company’s Registrar and provides governance advice and administrative support to our Board of Directors and the Board Committees.

The Subsidiary Governance part of the Team provides support to the Group’s legal entities, including its branches, to discharge their statutory and regulatory obligations in the UK. The Team also has oversight and provides guidance to its overseas subsidiaries to ensure the implementation of best-practice corporate governance throughout the Group, being mindful of local laws, regulations and customs.

Your role in the Team:

This role sits within PLC Governance. It’s a key role that will support two of our Board Committees to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities, follow best practices, act as a conduit between the Directors and Executive Management, provide impartial advice to the Directors and act diligently in the Company’s best interests.This role will lead on key PLC deliverables, including drafting the governance section of the Annual Report.

What you will do

You will be expected to lead on:

What you'll need:

Extensive listed company knowledge and experience, including technical expertise in the Listing Rules, UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act and MAR.

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

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