Teya

Financial Services

CorporateGovernanceSpecialist

£60–85k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

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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