Company Secretary & Board Governance Associate
- 12-Month Contract (Dublin)
- Salary Range €95,000 - €102,500 per year.
- Hybrid - 4 Days office - 1 day home - Office location is Dublin 4.
An opportunity has arisen with a leading global investment management firm in Dublin for a Company Secretary & Board Governance Associate. This contract role offers the chance to work at the heart of a highly regulated financial services business, supporting board and committee activity across its Irish entities.
The Role
In this position you will:
- Manage the end-to-end running of board and committee meetings - including agendas, board packs, minutes, follow-up actions, and diary management.
- Maintain accurate company records, governance templates, and oversight of delegations.
- Draft clear, high-quality minutes and submissions suitable for board-level review.
- Liaise with chairpersons, directors, internal teams, and external service providers to ensure effective governance processes.
- Support governance compliance with the Central Bank of Ireland, including due diligence, AML/KYC, and regulatory submissions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance procedures in line with regulatory and industry developments.
About You
- Experience in company secretarial and/or board governance roles, ideally within financial services.
- A qualified Company Secretary (ICSA/CGI) is preferred, though strong experience will also be considered.
- Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to draft accurate minutes and reports.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively up to board level.
- Familiarity with the Irish regulatory framework (AIFM, UCITS) and governance systems (e.g. Blueprint, Diligent) is advantageous.
The Offer
- Contract: 12 months
- Working Model: Hybrid - four days office, one day from home
- Location: Dublin
- Environment: A global investment management business with a strong presence in Ireland, supporting regulated entities and funds.
If you're an experienced governance professional looking to step into a high-exposure role within a global financial services leader, this contract offers a rare opportunity to combine board-facing responsibility with excellent career development potential.
