Teya
Financial Services
CorporateGovernanceSpecialist
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“Corporate Governance Specialist at Teya. Skills: Corporate governance, Company secretarial, Board support, Regulatory compliance. Design group-wide governance framework. Run group-wide governance framework”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure Boards are effective; Ensure committees are effective; Ensure accurate record keeping; Ensure timely record keeping; Ensure documentation is in place; Ensure documentation is executed; Ensure governance policies are implemented; Ensure governance policies are monitored; Improve structure; Improve process; Improve behaviour; Establish efficient information flows; Embed governance culture
Industry & Context.
Attention to detail; Balance rigour with pragmatism
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Company secretarial experience, Corporate governance experience, Legal governance experience, Experience in regulated environment, Experience in multi-entity environment, Understanding of Board governance, Understanding of committee governance, Understanding of company law, Understanding of governance best practices, Experience supporting senior stakeholders, Experience supporting executives, Experience supporting Board members, Experience supporting committee Chairs, Confidence managing complex approvals, Confidence managing governance documentation, Confidence managing competing priorities, Judgement, Discretion, Attention to detail, Balance rigour with pragmatism, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Confidence to challenge constructively
Nice to Have
Experience with regulated entities, Experience with banking licence programmes, Experience with SMCR governance structures
What You'll Do.
Design group-wide governance framework
Run group-wide governance framework
Improve group-wide governance framework
Ensure Boards are effective
Ensure committees are effective
Align Boards with company law
Align Boards with regulatory expectations
Align Boards with business needs
Act as Company Secretary
Support company secretarial governance
Design Board calendars
Manage Board calendars
Design committee calendars
Manage committee calendars
Design Board forward plans
Manage Board forward plans
Design committee forward plans
Manage committee forward plans
Design committee agendas
Manage committee agendas
Prepare Board materials
Prepare committee materials
Attend Board meetings
Attend committee meetings
Advise on governance processes
Advise on directors' duties
Advise on conflicts of interest
Advise on decision-making mechanics
Oversee minute preparation
Oversee resolution preparation
Oversee Board decision approval
Oversee Board decision safekeeping
Ensure accurate record keeping
Ensure timely record keeping
Support Chairs with effectiveness reviews
Follow through on agreed actions
Maintain governance frameworks
Coordinate Board approvals
Coordinate shareholder approvals
Ensure documentation is in place
Ensure documentation is executed
Keep governance policies up to date
Implement governance policies
Monitor governance policies
Support committee design
Lead Board effectiveness reviews
Lead committee effectiveness reviews
Drive follow-up actions
Establish information flows
Coordinate director induction
Coordinate director training
Coordinate governance updates
Coordinate regulatory updates
Act as trusted adviser
Provide governance input
Provide corporate structure input
Provide Board process input
Provide shareholder process input
Help embed governance culture
Provide governance input on strategic projects
Provide governance input on M&A activity
Provide governance input on new business initiatives
Provide governance input on product initiatives
Coordinate governance elements of regulatory submissions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support senior stakeholders; Support executives; Support Board members; Support committee Chairs; Work with management forums; Work with regulated entities; Collaborate with leadership teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Constructive challenge
Process & Methodology
Approval processes, Competing priorities management
Full Job Description
Hello! We're Teya. Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance. At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street. We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters. We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us. Become a part of our story. We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits. YOUR MISSION As our Corporate Governance Specialist, you’ll help design, run and continuously improve Teya’s group-wide governance framework. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our Boards and committees are effective, well supported and aligned with company law, regulatory expectations and the needs of a fast-growing business. RESPONSIBILITIES Board and committee governance - Act as Company Secretary for key Teya entities and support company secretarial governance across the wider group. - Design and manage annual Board and committee calendars, forward plans, agendas and action logs in line with strategic and regulatory priorities. - Help teams prepare high-quality Board and committee materials that support strong decision-making. - Attend relevant Board and committee meetings, advising on governance processes, directors’ duties, conflic
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