Overview
Legal & Corporate Secretary – Associate Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at SMBC Group
Title: Legal & Corporate Secretary – Associate
Company: SMBC Group
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
The Corporate Governance Group Associate assists the Group to carry out various day-to-day activities to ensure that the firm meets regulatory and legislative obligations under the guidance and supervision of the SMR Manager.
The role holder will report to the SMR Manager and work closely with the SMR Specialists within the team and other individuals within the wider Corporate Governance Group as required.
To assist the SMR team to maintain documentation and conduct processes in relation to the regime (e.g. annual fitness and propriety process, CPD logs, learning & development plans, etc);
To book various training sessions for in-scope individuals, as required under SMR;
To assist the wider Corporate Governance Group by maintaining the Group intranet page, providing support (including ad-hoc diary management) for Non-Executive Directors and undertaking corporate governance research, as required; and
To assist the SMR team to prepare reports, as necessary, including summarising any regulatory developments relating to the Senior Managers Regime.
Business Area
The Corporate Governance Group comprises the Company Secretarial team and the Senior Managers Regime team.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Conduct processes such as the Annual Fitness & Propriety Process
Prepare SMF regulatory applications and notifications
Maintain documents for Senior Managers, such as CPD logs and meeting logs
Book training sessions and meetings for Senior Managers, as required under SMR
Prepare the SMR monthly newsletter
Prepare briefing notes, presentations and reports
Maintain the Group’s intranet page
Provide support for Non-Executive Directors (including ad-hoc diary management) as required
Undertake research on regulatory and governance matters; and
Carry out any other ad hoc activities, as required
Skills and Experience
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong communication skills
Confident in senior stakeholder engagement
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Be self-motivated and proactive
Previous use of FCA Connect (desirable); and
Be able to work in a flexible and responsive manner according to business requirements
