Assistant Group Company Secretary

Job description

Assistant Group Company Secretary - HSBC

If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

The Company Secretarial global function (of 200+ FTEs) is led by the Group Company Secretary and reports directly to the Group Chairman. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join the team in the role of Assistant Group Company Secretary.

This individual will support a Co-Head and the HSBC Bank Plc Company Secretary to deliver the Company Secretarial function.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Assisting the HSBC Bank Plc Company Secretary with delivery of her governance responsibilities in the UK and Europe including in respect of the Group wide governance framework;

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Supporting the Co-Head day to day including on various ad hoc projects and tasks;

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Assist in the delivery of the HSBC Holdings Plc Annual General Meeting;

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Organising and managing European Discussions Forums, Workshops and Townhalls;

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Taking ownership of the corporate and business governance arrangements for subsidiary and other entity boards.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

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Good knowledge of the HSBC Group and/or a similar large and complex organisation;

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Qualified company secretary, lawyer or other relevant professional qualification/ experience;

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Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, including driving high quality governance standards, via credible and practical experience;

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Strong inter-personal, organisational, process management and verbal/ written skills including the maintenance and development of relationships with Directors;

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Proven ability to work well with all levels of management, handle confidential and sensitive information, work independently and under pressure and handle multiple tasks;

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Qualified company secretary, lawyer or other relevant professional qualification/ experience.

The base location for this role is 8 CS, London.

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.



At HSBC we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role with HSBC, you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

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