Assistant Group Company Secretary

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Group Company Secretary.

The role provides the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders from across the bank, including Board Directors, and offers a bank wide view of key risks facing the Group, and how they are managed.

The Assistant Group Company Secretary supports the provision of end-to-end governance and company secretarial services to the Group Risk Committee (GRC) and the Group Risk Management Meeting (GRMM).

The role provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and dedicated governance function, supporting the delivery of the bank’s strategy and purpose.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

• Provide governance support as a subject matter expert including attending Committee meetings to prepare draft minutes and actions
• Liaise with members of the team to ensure reports to the Committees align with members’ expectations, including addressing open actions, and reflect internal and industry governance best practices
• Take an active lead in the rollout and implementation of governance simplification measures, including digital tools
• Draft a variety of material including briefings for the Committee chairs, external disclosures, and papers for Committee review
• Work closely with colleagues within Corporate Governance to ensure streamlining of agenda items across Committees and Boards

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

• Track record of successfully delivering against competing priorities
• Strong technical expertise in governance and/ or risk management
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of company secretarial, governance and regulatory environment pertaining to large complex financial services organisations
• Experience in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders on complex topics
• Experience of contributing to cultural change and/or significant change efforts

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 207 832 8500