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Stand Alone Company SecretaryCentral 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 standardsResponsible for compliance with all governance policies and assisting with horizon scanningdraft legal documentation related to any and all company boardsManagement of the statutory registers, KYC compliance, and board resolutions, including management of all Companies House and statutory reportingBe a point of contact for all external stakeholders, and work closely with the regulators where requiredCandidate Requirements:6+ years of experience in Company Secretarial and Governance work with a focus in regulated companiesICSA / CGI qualification (preferred)Experience in Real Estate or Asset Management preferred. Experience working independently or as part of a small teamEffective communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholdersComfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment across different teams while managing your own departmentFor more information about this role and how to apply, please contact me on 07534087340 or at Poppy.Tayor@ssq.comPlease note that our client is unable to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.