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Job TitleCompany Secretariat Assistant - Subsidiary GovernanceSo, who are we?Hello, we're IG Group. We are an FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better products for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.Join a diverse, inclusive, and engaged Company Secretariat Team that demonstrates governance as a facilitator, whose responsibilities will include supporting strategic planning, underpinned by right-sized governance.A A The Team We are a talented, supportive and experienced group of Governance professionals, with a fantastic team culture. Our team is arranged as two operational units to deliver PLC Governance and Subsidiary Governance.A A 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 CompanyaEUR(TM)s Registrar and provides governance advice and administrative support to our Board of Directors and the Board Committees.A The Subsidiary Governance part of the Team provides support to the GroupaEUR(TM)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.A Your Role in the Team's SuccessThis role sits within Subsidiary Governance. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Company Secretary, itaEUR(TM)s a key role that will help to deliver Company Secretariat support to the GroupaEUR(TM)s UK and overseas entities, including the overseas branches.What you will doProcess Due Diligence, KYC or other requests for Director and Company information.Arrange subsidiary company Board Meetings to support the Senior Assistant Company Secretary - Subsidiary Governance, which may vary from the approval of the annual accounts to supporting time-critical, event-driven corporate actions.Prepare other necessary paperwork, including making filings (for example, branch register filings, annual accounts and confirmation statements), as well as processing Legal Entity Identifier renewals for the Group.Maintain the statutory records for Group entities.Prepare the Group Structure Chart.Process authorised signatories updates, maintain the master authorised signatory matrix, arrange for signatures and assist with the legalisation of documents.Arranging Powers of Attorney.Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests.Update and maintain the Company Secretariat sections of the Group website and the internal intranet site (the Hub).Support on key annual Company Secretariat deliverables, including subsidiary company Annual Reports, and assist with the review and update of key corporate documentation. You will be expected to take ownership of:The relationship with Kube and the administration of that database to maintain the CompanyaEUR(TM)s Statutory records.Horizon scanning for the latest corporate governance developments for Subsidiary Governance.A What you'll need Be part or recently qualified Company Secretary.Experience within Financial Services or at a global company (public or private).Comfortable with authorised signatories, delegated authorities and KYC processes.Strong interpersonal skills, including building and maintaining relationships across the business.Keen interest in Company Secretariat matters.Excellent communication skills.Meticulous attention to detail.A self-motivated team player.The ability to work with the utmost integrity in a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging environment.A How we workWe try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasmThink Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomesChampion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needsDeliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedbackWe believe that diversity is vital to success; it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach hereThe PerksYour growth fuels our success!Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.Competitive salaryFlexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)Private medical cover for you and your familyLife insuranceContribution to gym memberships25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in totalThe option to buy or sell holiday days.Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning PlatformA comprehensive global and local onboarding processEmployee-led LGBTQ+, WomenaEUR(TM)s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive cultureOption to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future FundEnhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents
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