LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model– we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.Our TeamThe Company Secretariat Department is responsible for supporting the Boards of London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG plc”) and its 350+ subsidiaries (the “Group”) and advising on corporate governance matters and companies’ laws globally.The team leads the Group’s Corporate Governance agenda ensuring Group companies meet good corporate Governance requirements set out in legislation and relevant guidance.Working with colleagues in Compliance, Finance, HR, Legal, Risk and Tax, the team ensures that the Group complies with local companies’ laws and statutory filing requirements.The department proactively provides both operational day-to-day advice and guidance as well as leading the Implementation of corporate governance requirements to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements including requirements applicable to LSEG as a listed company, governance guidelines and the effective delivery of the Company Secretarial Department agenda.Main Stakeholder groups include: Chairs, Non- Executive Directors, Executive Directors, Compliance, Finance, Internal Audit, HR, Legal, Risk and Tax.The Company Secretariat team is a close-knit team made up of 20 members located in UK, Ireland, China, France, India, Malaysia, Romania, Sri Lanka and US.The RoleReporting to the Manager, in the Asia Pacific region in the Company Secretariat division, this role will contribute to the LSEG Company Secretary Team’s mandate to ensure that the implementation of corporate governance requirements are met and that appropriate legal and statutory compliance is maintained for the Group through the provision of extensive Board, Governance and Administrative support to a portfolio of the Group’s subsidiaries (including the Group’s regulated subsidiaries) and colleagues within the Company Secretariat team.This position would be ideal for a committed and dedicated Company Secretary and/or Lawyer who is looking for a challenging role early in their career within a driven and friendly team environment.Key Responsibilities
Providing an efficient and effective company secretarial and administrative service for key subsidiaries in the Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (“CEMA”) region including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, preparing board packs, taking minutes at meetings and following up on actions.
Assisting in statutory administration of subsidiaries in CEMA region including maintaining statutory records, responsibility for appropriate filings with local registries and updating the Group’s database (GEMs) with any changes.
Assisting the year end statutory accounts process for subsidiaries located in CEMA region including the review of subsidiary accounts and financial documentation as required throughout the year.
Record keeping and responding to legal, regulatory and other external information requests, second line reviews and internal audits in CEMA region
Dealing with correspondence, collating information, and writing reports/board papers; ensuring decision made are agreed with and communicated to the relevant company stakeholders in CEMA region.
Liaising with external advisers e.g., lawyers and auditors in CEMA region.
Assisting with ad hoc technical and non -technical projects as required in CEMA region.
Supporting on Group Wide initiatives: tax re orgs, assurance programmes, integration, and entity rationalisation programmes for CEMA region.
Experience and Skills
Effective communicator at all levels.
Detail -orientated
Self-driven.
Resilient.
Strong team player who is able to provide support to the team.
Calm and self-assured.
Excellent organisational skills.
Solid experience of preparing resolutions and related paperwork for subsidiary corporate actions.
Solid experience taking Board or Committee minutes.
Autonomous. Able to handle projects independently without much supervision.
Able to work well with other departments and develop good working relationships across the business at all levels.
A university degree or equivalent.
A qualified company secretary and/or lawyer.
Advanced IT skills, Word, Excel, GEMs and Diligent.
Familiarity with of corporate law and governance frameworks across CEMA jurisdictions
Our PeoplePeople are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage collaboration, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise.As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with significant careers.Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
