Director, Company Matters

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Job Description Overview:
The Director, Company Matters, will join one of the UKs largest secretarial teams on a hybrid basis from either our central London office or our city centre office in Leeds, meaning youll need to be within a commutable distance from one of these locations.
The team supports both domestic and international clients with all aspects of company secretarial services, governance advice, and statutory compliance.
We work with newly incorporated companies, companies at Pre-IPO stage, IPOs, and more established private, AIM or Premium Main Market companies and investment trusts.
The Director, Company Matters, will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Company Matters business strategy, driving the internal and external profile of the business and business growth, and providing strategic leadership.
The role holder will plan, manage, and implement strategic initiatives that meet client needs, ensuring we deliver excellent relationship management and optimise relationships.
The role is a senior leadership role and has responsibility for helping to achieve MUFG Pension & Market Services strategic priorities, whilst building a high performing culture and great place to work.
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days extra each year.
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme.
Company Pension Scheme.
Life Assurance.
Medical Insurance.
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave.
What you need:
As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know its the right role for you too.
This means youll really need:

A degree in Law, Business, Communications, Commerce, or related field8+ years professional services and/or consulting experience working as a Company Secretary and/or in senior Finance/strategy/legal related rolesAn action and results focused mindsetExceptional planning skills with a proven ability to work across and manage multiple in-flight projectsAn ability to influence others, facilitate consensus and move stakeholders towards a common vision or goal, gaining buy-in at the same timeExcellent critical thinking ability with a strong people management focusAn understanding of the professional services model and experience of adapting and refining a business model to adapt to growth and market changeDemonstrable experience of setting strategic direction and a clear vision for the teamA strong awareness of UK and global governance trendsPrevious experience of P&L or budget managementExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, influence and motivate othersA strategic mindset, with outstanding organisational and leadership skills, commercial acumen and the courage, resilience, drive and determination to lead a teamExceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levelsDay to Day, you will: Define the strategic direction of the business in terms of the development/retention of our client base and resource, the shaping and evolution of our services and our profile in the marketplaceMonitor the profitability and quality of workflows undertaken by the Company Matters business and encourage team members to do the sameWork with the team to identify potential new product services, sectors, jurisdictions, and partnershipsProvide high level strategic planning support and expert advice for strategic initiativesOversee the preparation of the annual budget, including highlighting risks and opportunities to be achievedMonitor expenditure and revenues to ensure profit targets are met, in addition to monitoring financial performance, and ensuring that internal financial and risk reporting obligations are metProvide overall leadership, guidance on management of business practices and processes as requiredLead the Company Matters team in managing business performance and ensuring the allocation of work to practitioners is in line with budgetSupport the wider team to manage risk to the practitioners and businessThe above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
About Us MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
About the Team Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders.
Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans.
We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions.
We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively.
We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported.
We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth.
Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services.
Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
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