Director of Governance

Director of Governance (Permanent) - 3707

Award winning and rapidly expanding challenger bank is now seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance within its new, UK Bank team on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you'll lead a dedicated team responsible for the effective operation of the board and executive risk committee framework, ensuring full compliance with PRA and FCA requirements.

You'll need to be a skilled communicator and play a key role in shaping and executing the Bank's corporate governance strategy. Therefore strong regulated financial services experience would be essential. Key requirements and qualifications are set out below:

• A qualified chartered secretary (ACG, FCG or equivalent) with proven senior level governance experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated financial services. UK banking experience is preferred but not essential.

• Deep knowledge of UK corporate governance standards, company law and UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, SMCR etc).
• Proven track record of engaging with board members and senior executives in a strategic governance role, designing and refining corporate governance processes, and maintaining their alignment to strategy and business operating models.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing governance teams.
• Excellent minute-taking skills with the ability to write clear, accurate and concise minutes in short order, balancing different stakeholder perspectives.

The company offers a competitive salary alongside some very attractive benefits. They also have a good hybrid working policy of 2-3 days per week in the office, the rest can be remote. Please do get in touch for a full job description.