A well-established international bank is looking to appoint a Corporate Governance Manager to support the Board, its Committees and senior leadership team.

This is a high-visibility role at the centre of the Bank’s governance framework, working closely with the Chief of Staff & General Counsel and providing direct support to the Board and Non-Executive Directors.

The role will play a key part in ensuring the Bank maintains strong governance practices and alignment with PRA and FCA expectations, while supporting effective Board and Committee operations.

Key Responsibilities

– Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and key Committees (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration)

– Managing the full Board and Committee cycle, including agendas, papers, minute-taking and action tracking

– Maintaining and enhancing the Bank’s Corporate Governance framework and policies

– Monitoring regulatory developments (PRA, FCA, UK Corporate Governance Code) and advising on implications

– Managing statutory registers, Companies House filings and regulatory notifications

– Supporting Board effectiveness reviews, director induction and training

– Acting as a key link between the Board, senior management and Group governance teams

– Supporting governance requirements across the Bank’s UK subsidiaries

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Bank, as well as auditors, regulators and Group governance teams.

Essential Requirements (Must Have)

– Board & Committee exposure – experience supporting or acting as Company Secretary to a Board or Board-level committees, including agenda planning, minute-taking and action tracking

– Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – comfortable engaging with senior leaders including the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive team

– Excellent organisational capability – able to manage governance cycles, competing deadlines and large volumes of documentation

– Corporate governance experience within a regulated financial services organisation, with a good understanding of PRA and FCA expectations

The Environment

The role sits within a collaborative and professional governance team and reports to the Chief of Staff & General Counsel, who previously held the position and provides strong continuity and support.

As the Bank continues to grow, there will be opportunities to further develop and strengthen governance practices across the organisation.