Assistant Company Secretary
Added 8 Sept · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2435 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,200, and Deutsche Bank is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Position Overview
Job Title Assistant Company Secretary
Location London
Corporate Title Assistant Company Secretary
Legal is hiring an Assistant Company Secretary for its UKI Corporate Secretariat (UKI Cosec) team in London. The UKI Cosec team provide high-quality corporate governance and board support to Deutsche Bank’s key regional entity boards and committees.
The successful candidate will manage the "engine room" of the department, working alongside the rest of the team to ensure the statutory compliance and administrative foundations of our entities are maintained to the highest standards. In addition, you will have your own portfolio of boards and committees.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic and part/recently qualified Company Secretary to join an experienced and collaborative team. The role offers a unique learning environment and significant long-term career growth and development potential. You will work closely with seasoned industry professionals, gaining exposure to complex governance frameworks within a major global financial institution.
What We’ll Offer You
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.
You can expect:
Job Title Assistant Company Secretary
Location London
Corporate Title Assistant Company Secretary
Legal is hiring an Assistant Company Secretary for its UKI Corporate Secretariat (UKI Cosec) team in London. The UKI Cosec team provide high-quality corporate governance and board support to Deutsche Bank’s key regional entity boards and committees.
The successful candidate will manage the "engine room" of the department, working alongside the rest of the team to ensure the statutory compliance and administrative foundations of our entities are maintained to the highest standards. In addition, you will have your own portfolio of boards and committees.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic and part/recently qualified Company Secretary to join an experienced and collaborative team. The role offers a unique learning environment and significant long-term career growth and development potential. You will work closely with seasoned industry professionals, gaining exposure to complex governance frameworks within a major global financial institution.
What We’ll Offer You
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.
You can expect:
- Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
- Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
- 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Full end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of subsidiary boards and committees, liaising with Chairs and key stakeholders, drafting agendas, distributing meeting packs, taking minutes and advising on governance policies and protocols.
- Maintain and update statutory registers and corporate records for UK and Irish entities using corporate database systems and file statutory returns with Companies House and the Companies Registration Office.
- Manage authorised signatory approval, review and attestation processes ensuring timely updates and appropriate internal controls.
- Lead or support periodic departmental projects or initiatives such as the statutory accounts cycle, director training and induction, board evaluation and other governance work.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes through automation and use of AI tools.
- CGI (formerly ICSA) qualified or in final stages of qualifying
- Prior experience working within a company secretariat function, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated environment
- Practical understanding of the UK Companies Act 2006. Knowledge of the Irish Companies Act 2014 is highly desirable.
- Strong technology mindset, including familiarity with entity management and board portal software
- Strong written communication skills, with a proven ability to draft clear, concise minutes coupled with exceptional organisational skills with a focus on accuracy, meeting strict deadlines and enthusiasm with an eagerness to learn.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the team and communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels alongside the ability to work well independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)
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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2435 going rate of £58,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.