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    Group Company Secretary - London, United Kingdom - AXA

    AXA
    AXA London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Closing date: 14/05/2024

    Career area: Legal, Risk & Compliance

    Specialism: Legal, Audit & Compliance

    Salary: Dependent on experience

    We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Company Secretary to join our team at AXA UK. In this vital role, you'll act as Company Secretary for AXA UK, its principal regulated companies, its main operating companies, and other subsidiaries. This totals 32 companies, 9 of which are regulated. Additionally, you'll serve as Company Secretary for AXA Global Healthcare (outside of the AXA UK Group) and to the AXA UK Pension Scheme.

    You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all relevant companies by providing expert guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and board-related matters. Your responsibilities will include advising the board on statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements, promoting the highest standards of corporate governance, and acting as a trusted advisor to the board and directors of AXA UK and its subsidiaries.

    What you'll be doing:

    Lead the implementation of board performance evaluations, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, and devise, implement, and manage the AXA UK corporate governance framework. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating transparent communication among stakeholders, fostering effective working between executive and non-executive directors. Also providing support for non-executive directors, including recruitment, induction, appointment, and succession planning.

    Responsible for devising, implementing, and managing procedures to help directors discharge their statutory duties, leading and directing the scheduling of board and committee meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in corporate law and regulations. You'll have a strong background in corporate governance, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships throughout AXA UK.

    You'll also be well-versed in advising on major corporate legal work, leading insurance strategy, and collaborating with other Company Secretaries across the AXA Group. If you're a highly motivated individual, with a proven track record in company secretarial functions and a passion for promoting the highest standards of corporate governance, we invite you to join our team at AXA UK.

    What we're looking for:

  • Qualified solicitor and/or chartered secretary with extensive experience, with extensive years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Advanced technical knowledge of UK company law and governance.
  • Extensive experience in matters of law, regulation, secretaryship, accounting, business finance, strategy, ethics, and governance, particularly within large group structures.
  • Detailed knowledge of the AXA Group, including its corporate culture.
  • Strong leadership, management, and communication skills, including the maintenance and development of relationships with non-executive directors.
  • Demonstrated lateral thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, coupled with exceptional organizational and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior management, board members, and external stakeholders under tight deadlines.

    • At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
  • Discretionary company & performance-based bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
  • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
  • AXA employee discounts
  • Gym benefits
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