Company Secretary

Overview

Our client, a distinguished international organisation with a diverse portfolio of strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures across multiple global markets, is seeking an experienced governance expert for a permanent leadership position. This role is vital in supporting sustained business growth by managing strategic relationships, safeguarding shareholder interests, and enforcing robust governance practices across a wide-ranging international portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve governance structures across the Investments division and its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and board members, offering guidance on governance issues, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen governance, risk management, and control frameworks within the Investments division.
• Support risk management and compliance projects throughout the division.
• Standardize governance policies to aid sound decision-making across the investment portfolio.
• Enhance governance policies, procedures, and controls to remain aligned with evolving organizational needs.
• Provide company secretarial services including preparation and management of board and committee meetings, documentation, and timely governance actions.
• Ensure efficient support and operations for Boards and Committees.
• Manage governance approvals, delegated authority protocols, and statutory documentation.
• Oversee governance compliance across diverse international investments and joint ventures, adapting to jurisdictional requirements.
• Advise organisation-appointed directors on joint venture boards, offering inductions and ongoing governance support.
• Review and prepare governance insights for board meeting materials.
• Coordinate director appointments, resignations, and governance modifications across the portfolio.
• Guide directors on their responsibilities and liability issues.
• Monitor adherence to applicable laws, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
• Champion a culture emphasizing strong governance, accountability, and effective risk management within the Investments division.
• Establish and maintain strong trusted relationships with Executive Committee members, Board Directors, and senior leaders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Certified Company Secretary qualification.
• Extensive experience advising boards and senior executives on governance issues.
• Proven expertise in managing governance within complex international corporate structures including subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Deep knowledge of multinational governance frameworks across various jurisdictions.
• Strong ability to build trust and influence high-level decision-making.
• Experience in driving governance improvement initiatives and implementing enhanced governance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of enterprise risk management and corporate assurance methodologies.
• Experience supporting corporate restructurings, transactions, and organizational change.
• Familiarity with governance management platforms such as Diligent Entities or equivalent.

Candidate Profile and Additional Information

The ideal applicant will combine strong technical know-how with commercial insight and excellent judgment. Success in this role requires being engaging and influential, capable of collaborating effectively with senior executives and boards within complex global contexts. A pragmatic, solution-focused mindset, exemplary organizational skills, precision in detail, and the resilience to thrive in a dynamic international environment are essential. Integrity, discretion, and dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and corporate accountability are fundamental traits.

This exceptional career opportunity offers visibility in a top-tier global organisation, direct interaction with executive and board-level stakeholders, and the chance to elevate governance standards across a strategically critical worldwide portfolio.