About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department:

Reporting into the Head of Company Secretarial, EMEA, the role is to provide core governance and company secretarial services to regulated entities in Guernsey and their respective boards and committees. The person fulfilling this role will be required to demonstrate strong governance knowledge, especially within the financial services sector, and be able to carry out all core company secretarial functions to the highest standards. The role sits within the wider EMEA Company Secretariat and the person will work with others to develop and roll out EMEA governance projects and enhancements. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, as the role requires regular interaction with senior executives and independent non-executive directors.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Acting as the primary point of contact for boards and committees of certain regulated entities in Guernsey, on all governance matters.
Supporting Chairs in the effective and efficient running of boards and committee meetings
Managing annual board and committee performance reviews
Managing and building relationships with board and committee stakeholders, including independent directors and external parties
Preparing and delivering minutes and action items to deadlines
Assisting in governance project work as necessary
Reviewing and enhancing departmental processes

Knowledge/Skills:

Qualified Governance Professional/Company Secretary is preferred
Knowledge of Guernsey Company Law, the GFSC Code of Corporate Governance and GFSC Licencing Rules and Regulations would be an advantage
Ability to make clear presentations to Boards and Committees
Strong minute taking skills
Effective organisational skills

Experience:

Previous experience within a Governance/Company Secretarial function is required
Board support experience, preferably with Independent Non-Executives
Experience of financial services and regulation
Experience in delivering change and driving governance best practice
Familiarity with Diligent Boards & Entries is an advantage

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

MyHRHelp@ntrs.com

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Northern Trust Corp.

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