Senior Manager, Governance Services

Job Description

Senior Manager, UK Governance Services

Location: London (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid position primarily based in London. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week Find out more about our culture of flexible working.

We give you a world of potential

Today's General Counsel, Company Secretaries and legal departments are under mounting pressure to deal with increasing corporate compliance, governance and reporting requirements and as a result are looking for partners who can provide a full suite of governance and company secretarial services.

Our corporate governance professionals support the delivery of UK governance advisory and managed services engagements to our diverse portfolio of clients. In this professional services role, you will work with a fantastic team to deliver a high calibre of work to our Listed clients inc. FTSE 250.

A role you will love

As a Senior Manager for the UK Governance Services' team, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day delivery of managed service and governance advisory engagements focusing on listed companies. This position will be part of the UK Senior Management Team, working collaboratively to build and grow the business as part of Computershare's global Issuer Services strategy for growth.

Within this role you will be integral in the growth of our service offering, building and developing the team and will have a direct impact on the business. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, are looking to work in a collaborative and supported professional services environment which values personal development this role may be for you!

Key Responsibilities

• As a Senior Manager you will work collaboratively to build and grow the business as part of Computershare's global Issuer Services strategy for growth.
• Lead the delivery of project based and managed service client engagements, advising domestic and international clients on UK listing requirements, statutory compliance, governance, and transaction related matters.
• Clients will include companies planning to IPO, supporting them through the listing process and ongoing as a listed company.
• Client work will involve attending Board meetings, supported by junior members of the team, and delivery of listed company compliance.
• Developing service offerings for managed services and advisory work, including technical knowledge and tools across the team.
• Manage, monitor, and mentor junior members of the team.
• Lead business development activities and client service contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain client and external network relationships.
• Support business management and operational matters as and when required, including recruitment, resourcing, finance and risk management recruitment, resourcing, finance, and risk management.
• As an SME, contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives as and when required - including initiatives to improve margin through process efficiencies and commercial decision making.
• Keep up to date with both internal and external influences to help shape continuous growth and development of the Governance Services business and offering.

What will you bring to the role?

To be successful in this role we are looking for an experienced Company Secretary preferably with some professional services and listed company experience.

Other Key skills:

• Extensive subject matter expertise and experience from performing listed company compliance corporate governance and transactional work for UK entities.
• Expert communication skills and ability to influence/ build effective relationships at all levels with clients and colleagues.
• Business development and client contract negotiation skills.
• Proven people leadership and coaching skills.
• Resilience and ability to take ownership/responsibility for own work and work of others.
• Excellent business, financial and risk management skills, and the ability to think/act strategically and commercially whilst protecting the reputation of the company.
• Strong IT skills with experience in the development of technology systems to support service delivery.
• A relevant Degree, and or Membership of the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI).

Rewards designed for you

• Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
• Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
• And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

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About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

Computershare celebrate the diversity of our people, and we welcome applications from everyone. We believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes.

We are happy to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email us at TalentAcquisition@computershare.com detailing your requirements and contact information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About the Team

Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.