Assistant Company Secretary - London, United Kingdom - Kroo

Kroo

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What We're All About at Kroo
Kroo has a big vision. To be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers.

We're helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet.

Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

Requirements:

About You

Here's what you'll be doing:

Assist the Company Secretary with all duties, including:

Making arrangements for Board and Board Committee meetings
Attending meetings and drafting minutes
Maintaining action lists for matters arising from meetings and chasing up those with outstanding actions
Dealing with shareholder matters, including allotment of shares and shareholder resolutions
Maintaining up to date records of directors' interests
Updating the Corporate Governance Manual, including the Terms of Reference of the Board
Assisting with annual assessments of the performance of the Board and its various committees
Carrying out research for the Company Secretary, particularly on company law and best practice
Assisting with corporate governance issues.

Here's what we are looking for ideally:

Some company secretarial experience
Good organisational skills
An understanding of company law and practice (but you do not need to be a qualified lawyer)
The confidence to deal with the most senior people in Kroo
Flexibility, as the responsibilities are broad and require someone who can respond quickly to the requirements of the directors
Good verbal and written communication skills

You'll have an advantage if you:

A qualification in company secretarial or corporate governance work
Have experience of using automated packages to deliver company secretarial solutions

About Our Process:

We can be flexible with the structure of our interview process if someone's circumstances or timescales require it but our general structure is:

People screen interview
30 mins
Technical interview challenge with the hiring manager 45 mins
Culture champion interview
30 mins
Head of division interview 45 mins

Benefits:

What we offer:

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work.

Check out what we currently offer:

Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed.
Employersponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employersponsored volunteer time.
Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer topup.
Learning and development: After 1 year of service, you'll have access to £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund to invest in your career development.
Topnotch equipment: We provide topoftheline equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required.
Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Holborn, Central London, which includes a full gym.
Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme.
Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same.
Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families.
Room for growth: As a fastpaced, highgrowth startup, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel.
You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality

Hybrid Working:

At Kroo Bank, we embrace a hybrid policy that grants individuals and teams a considerable level of autonomy regarding office usage, maximising productivity.

Our office in Manchester is a splendid space that serves as a valuable and potent resource when utilised appropriately.

Presently, we follow a blended working model, where employees are expected to work in the office for 1-2 days a week.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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