Governance Manager, Legal, Governance & Regulatory Affairs

NatWest Group
Edinburgh
2 weeks ago
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Join us as a Governance Manager

  • If you can demonstrate a broad understanding of our Group structure, businesses, and the key issues they face, you could make a real impact as a Governance Manager
  • You’ll be responsible for making sure that good governance practice is followed, and that effective policies, procedures and processes are in place to support this
  • Expect to grow your network and gain significant exposure both for you and your work, as you enhance the clarity, visibility, coordination and effectiveness of governance practices across NatWest Group
  • This is a hybrid role with current expectation for you to go into the office a minimum of 1 day per week to connect with your team

What you’ll do

As a Governance Manager in Legal, Governance & Regulatory Affairs, you’ll effectively provide a foundation for high-performance by ensuring that robust governance is in place across our organisation. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders, Executives and Board members to make sure they have the understanding, motivation, and means to fulfil their governance responsibilities – and that they do so, too. This role will primarily support the Group and NatWest Holdings Executive Disclosure Committee and Audit Committees, and will include stakeholder engagement, agenda planning and preparation of materials for each meeting.


Your other key responsibilities will include:



  • Managing end to end finance related corporate governance matters
  • Drafting agendas, papers, and governance briefings and taking minutes as required
  • Drafting and updating corporate governance documents, policies, and procedures
  • Supporting governance-related projects and events, such as Board and committee evaluations, internal and external audit evaluations and Terms of Reference reviews

The skills you’ll need

To make an impact with us, you’ll need an excellent understanding of our Group structure, our businesses, and the challenges that they face.


An awareness of the Companies Act, governance code, company secretarial, Senior Managers and Conduct Regime and legal and regulatory requirements applicable to listed companies is an advantage.


You’ll also bring:



  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • The ability to build great working relationships with senior stakeholders and executives
  • A proven ability to manage highly confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, anticipate problems and react quickly to changing priorities


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