Marsh McLennan

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Marsh McLennan

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Prepare and agree agendas for board and committee meetings across a portfolio of UK and overseas companies, including FCA-regulated entities
  • Manage all logistical arrangements for board and committee meetings, including coordination with senior management, distribution of meeting materials, drafting accurate minutes, and tracking action items to completion
  • Maintain statutory records, minute books, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
  • Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval of annual financial statements for multiple entities
  • Maintain and update board and committee terms of reference, delegated authorities, and governance frameworks
  • Provide governance support for intra-group projects such as liquidations, cash repatriation, restructuring, and capital reorganisations, ensuring compliance with multinational regulatory and legal requirements
  • Manage execution formalities, including notarised and apostilled legal documentation
  • Manage shareholder approvals and corporate governance matters for overseas subsidiaries
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the organisation’s legal entity management system
  • Support due diligence, RFP, and KYC processes by providing timely corporate information and documentation

Requirements

  • Knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance standards, and statutory compliance obligations within a multinational environment
  • Proven experience interfacing effectively with senior management and board members
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex governance and legal concepts for diverse audiences
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to personal and team development
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Qualified as an Associate Company Secretary (ACG) or equivalent professional qualification
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Interesting work
  • Supportive leaders
  • Vibrant and inclusive culture
  • Career opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
statutory compliancecorporate governancefinancial statements preparationlegal documentation managementdue diligenceRFP processesKYC processesminute draftingaction item trackinggovernance frameworks
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailorganisational skillscollaborative approachproactive approachtime managementjudgmentinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Associate Company Secretary (ACG)degree level education