Company Secretary

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Company Secretary

About this role

Capital One (Europe) plc (Capital One) has an exciting opportunity within its Legal, Governance and External Affairs team for an experienced Company Secretary and corporate governance professional to join as our Company Secretary. You’ll lead a governance team responsible for supporting the  Board, CEO and the wider executive management. You will have the opportunity to help develop and shape Capital One’s corporate governance arrangements as it continues to enhance the effectiveness of its Board to support the delivery of its strategy.

What you’ll do

Provide Board secretariat advice and governance, including coordinating the effective delivery of Capital One’s Board and Board Risk Committee meetings (including active engagement with Board and executive management in helping to shape and prepare effective agendas, Board packs  and  minutes, following up action points, and making sure meetings run in accordance with prevailing rules)

Work closely with the Head of Legal and External Affairs, Chief Counsel and Chair of the Board to continue to review and enhance the effectiveness of Capital One’s Board, committee structure and corporate governance arrangements

Work closely with Capital One’s executive management team to support them in the proactive identification of matters that should be presented to Board, the production of high quality Board papers and effective engagement with the Board

Support the Board in their interactions with executive management, including through developing a strong relationship with Non-executive Directors to enhance the value of their interactions with executive Directors and the broader business

Manage the appointment and resignation process of Board directors, including the onboarding and training of new Board directors (both executive and non- executive directors)

Manage relevant corporate filings to companies house and FCA as appropriate

Develop and oversee the processes that ensure the company compliance with all applicable codes, including the Wates Principles for Large Private Companies

Partner with the Corporate Governance team of our parent company in the US in relation to other UK entities within the Capital One global footprint, reporting on close links, shareholder requirements and knowledge sharing

With support from external counsel, maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries

Take responsibility for ensuring other corporate non-financial reporting required of Capital One, such as climate related annual reporting, is undertaken in accordance with prevailing rules

Monitor changes in relevant legislation and corporate governance guidelines, including regulatory expectations

Partner with legal, external affairs and regulatory relations functions to support external engagements that involve the Board

What we’re looking for

The role would suit a Chartered Governance Institute professional with experience leading on Company Secretarial matters within a financial services environment

Track record of strong stakeholder management and an ability to influence

Excellent organisational and drafting skills and an eye for detail

Strong communication skills

A desire and ability to shape, lead and drive change, including supporting key stakeholders through change

Great problem solving skills to be successful in identifying, evaluating and resolving issues of strategic, legal and reputational importance

Confidence in building new relationships and connections, both internally and externally

An ability to work autonomously and effectively manage conflicting priorities

Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to our changing business needs

We are committed to creating teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve.  We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women, the LGBTQ+ community and ethnic minority candidates.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our…