Group Company Secretary
Schroders · London
Who we’re looking for
Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the Company Secretary is a member of the Legal and Governance Executive Team. The role is responsible for ensuring effective governance for Schroders Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”). The Company Secretary will support the Schroders Limited Board in fulfilling its legal, fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities. The role provides independent governance advice to the Chair, Board and senior management, helping to maintain high standards of corporate governance, board effectiveness and decision making across the group.
The Company Secretary acts as a key liaison between the Company, its regulated subsidiaries, and the wider Group, ensuring that governance arrangements support the Group's strategic objectives, regulatory obligations and shareholder expectations. The role will play a key role in relation to the integration of Schroders and Nuveen and will work closely with Nuveen [and TIAA] to align governance practices with broader Nuveen strategy and ownership priorities.
The Company Secretary manages a team of 7 direct reports, and a wider team of 22, covering Wealth Management, Asset Management, Corporate, Private Assets, Investment Trusts and Governance Operations.
About Us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What you'll do
Board and Governance Support
Serve as principal governance adviser to the Schroders Chair, Board and Board Committees.
Develop and maintain an effective annual governance and board calendar.
Lead the preparation of Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
Ensure the Board receives accurate, timely and relevant information to support effective decision making.
Support Board and Committee effectiveness reviews, director development and succession planning.
Promote high standards of governance, transparency and accountability.
Lead the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts from a governance perspective, supporting the finance team more broadly.
Corporate Governance Framework
Maintain and continuously improve the Group’s governance framework, policies and supporting procedures, evolving the framework as needed as the integration with Nuveen progresses.
Monitor developments in corporate governance, company law and regulatory expectations, advising the Board on emerging requirements and best practice.
Oversee delegated authority frameworks and governance processes across the Group.
Ensure governance arrangements remain proportionate, effective and aligned to the Group's strategic objectives.
Integration with Nuveen
Work alongside the Nuveen and TIAA governance/corporate secretarial teams, as appropriate to ensure an aligned and appropriate governance framework is in place throughout integration.
Support the Chair and CEO in striking the appropriate balance of independence from, but alignment with the wider Nuveen Group.
Ensure the Board is enabled to provide effective challenge and support to management regarding the delivery of the integration plan, with appropriate focus on clients, employees, and risk management.
Legal Entity Governance Oversight
Provide oversight of governance standards across the Group's legal entities.
Coordinate with local Company Secretaries and governance teams across multiple jurisdictions, via the Group Governance Network.
Support governance matters relating to incorporations, restructurings, acquisitions, disposals and shareholder transactions.
Maintain effective oversight of corporate records, statutory compliance and entity data.
Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement
Support governance interactions with regulators and regulated subsidiaries, including the PRA and FCA and equivalent overseas regulators.
Ensure governance arrangements appropriately reflect regulatory expectations and local legal requirements.
Build strong relationships with Executive management, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Internal Audit.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead and develop governance professionals supporting the Group.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and strong governance standards.
Drive the adoption of technology and efficient governance processes.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Qualified Company Secretary, solicitor or equivalent governance professional qualification.
Strong judgement, discretion and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Extensive experience supporting boards within a large, complex international organisation.
Strong knowledge of UK company law, corporate governance and board practices.
Experience supporting regulated financial services entities
Demonstrable experience managing governance across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.
Strong written communication and minute-writing skills.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a complex governance environment.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help
Experience within a listed company, financial services group or multinational corporate structure.
Familiarity with PRA, FCA and international regulatory governance expectations.
Experience supporting corporate restructurings and legal entity rationalisation programmes.
Knowledge of governance technologies and board portal solutions.
Success Measures
High-quality and effective Board and Committee support.
Strong governance outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Positive Board effectiveness and director feedback.
Robust governance oversight across the Group's international legal entity structure.
Effective alignment of governance arrangements with Nuveen’s strategic objectives.
Delivery of governance processes that are efficient, proportionate and scalable.
We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.