Job Description

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.


The Company Secretarial team is a collaborative function operating within a flat structure. Working in a purpose-driven organisation, the team partners closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive its purpose of creating enduring worth, enable effective decision-making and uphold the highest standards of governance within a complex international financial services Group. The flat structure ensures broad exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, empowering each team member to contribute meaningfully, take ownership, and grow through direct interaction with Board members, executives, and senior management.


Purpose of the role


As Senior Assistant Company Secretary, you'll work directly with Board members, non-executive directors, and executives, gaining unparalleled senior stakeholder exposure from day one.


You'll support key governance processes across Investec's UK entities while also contributing to broader strategic initiatives such as ESG, governance frameworks, and process innovation. The role offers a unique balance of technical responsibility, advisory input, and strategic impact — providing an excellent platform for growth and progression towards more senior company secretarial positions. I would stop at strategic impact. Would prefer not to add career progression on our job specs. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:


Governance and compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with the UK Companies Act, UK Listing Regime, UK MAR and related requirements.

  • Draft and arrange release of regulatory announcement (RNS).

  • Maintain statutory records, terms of refernce, and mattters reserved for the Board.

  • Drive efficiencies in core governance processes and adoption of digital solutions. 

    • Board and Committe support:

  • Provide support to Board, Baord Committees and senior governance committees.

  • Manager aportfolio of regulated and unregulated entities: drafting agendas, preparing governance reports, monitoring actions, and producing minutes.

  • Partner with non-executive chairs and executives to ensure effective committee operations. 

  • Support executive and management committees, including the Executive Risk Committee.

    • Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to boards and senior management, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on governance and regulatory developments. 

  • Build strong working relationships with Board members, non-executive directors, executives, and senior managers.

  • Contribute to the drafting of corporate governance sections of teh Annual Report and preparations for the AG<.

    • Strategic Alignment and Organisation Impact:

  • Support wider strategic initiatives such as governance framework development and governance culture.

  • Enable effective decision-making by ensuring governance structures support the delivery of strategic objectives within the Group's purpose, culture and values.

  • Champion continuous improvement in governance processes aligned with the organisation's purpose-driven culture.

  • Drive efficiencies in core governance processes and adoption of digital solutions.

    • Core skills and knowledge:

  • Relationship builder - able to establish trusted, professional relationships with Board members, executives, and colleagues at all levels. A key part of this is being present and visible in the office at least four days a week, embedding yourself in Investec's relationship-driven culture and living its values through daily interactions.

  • Confident communicator - clear, engaging, and diplomatic, with the ability to influence and adapt style to different audiences.

  • Collaborative mindset - thrives in a collegiate, flat-structured team, contributing ideas and supporting others to achieve shared goals.

  • Professional discretion - operates with integrity and judgement, handling sensitive information with care.

  • Organised and resilient - capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and exposure.

  • Pragmatic problem-solver - combines commercial awareness with governance expertise to provide advice that is practical and aligned to business needs.

  • Proactive and growth-orientated - self-starter who takes ownership, embraces opportunities to learn, and seeks continuous improvement.

  • Attention to detail - produces high-quality outputs, including clear and concise minutes, while keeping sight of the bigger picture. 

  • Continuous learner - stays up to date with governance and regulatory developments, bringing insight and fresh thinking to the team.

    • Technical Knowledge


    Company secretarial expertise – proven experience in a commercial environment, ideally within financial services.


    Governance and regulation - strong knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, Disclosure and Transparency Rules, and Listing Rules, with an understanding of FCA regulations for authorised firms. 


    Regulatory frameworks - experience of SMCR-related matters advantageous.


    Technical precision - able to draft clear governance reports, regulatory announcements and high quality board materials with accuracy and clarity.

    As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.


    Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.


    Here is a selection of what we offer;


    Wellbeing


    Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance


    Monetary


    Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus


    Life & Income Protection


    Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection


    Travel


    Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme 


    Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

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