Description
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global financial institution as VP, Legal and Corporate Governance. Acting as Company Secretary, this senior leadership role is responsible for providing corporate governance guidance, supporting Board and Committee activities, and maintaining strong regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions.
Working closely with the Managing Director and Board Committee Chairs, the successful candidate will coordinate meetings, maintain regulatory filings, and drive best-practice governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
• Advising the Board on corporate governance best practice and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and attending Board and Committee meetings, preparing accurate agendas and minutes.
• Acting as liaison between the Managing Director, Chairpersons, and Board members.
• Managing director onboarding and updates to governance documentation and charters.
• Overseeing all regulatory corporate governance filings with the GFSC.
• Ensuring policies and procedures are up-to-date and aligned with risk and compliance expectations.
• Developing and maintaining corporate governance frameworks across jurisdictions.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in corporate governance, ideally within financial services. A background in Guernsey Company Law, data protection, and regulatory policy is essential. Proven ability to operate at executive level, manage senior relationships, and respond to stakeholder needs under pressure is critical. The role also requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Occasional travel to other jurisdictions may be required.
For more information, please email: admin@blinkrecruitment.gg or call: +44 1481 723221. Please visit our website www.blinkrecruitment.gg for our latest vacancies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global financial institution as VP, Legal and Corporate Governance. Acting as Company Secretary, this senior leadership role is responsible for providing corporate governance guidance, supporting Board and Committee activities, and maintaining strong regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions.
Working closely with the Managing Director and Board Committee Chairs, the successful candidate will coordinate meetings, maintain regulatory filings, and drive best-practice governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
• Advising the Board on corporate governance best practice and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and attending Board and Committee meetings, preparing accurate agendas and minutes.
• Acting as liaison between the Managing Director, Chairpersons, and Board members.
• Managing director onboarding and updates to governance documentation and charters.
• Overseeing all regulatory corporate governance filings with the GFSC.
• Ensuring policies and procedures are up-to-date and aligned with risk and compliance expectations.
• Developing and maintaining corporate governance frameworks across jurisdictions.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in corporate governance, ideally within financial services. A background in Guernsey Company Law, data protection, and regulatory policy is essential. Proven ability to operate at executive level, manage senior relationships, and respond to stakeholder needs under pressure is critical. The role also requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Occasional travel to other jurisdictions may be required.
For more information, please email: admin@blinkrecruitment.gg or call: +44 1481 723221. Please visit our website www.blinkrecruitment.gg for our latest vacancies.