DESCRIPTION

The Company Secretary & Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in upholding high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance across the JT Group. Operating at the intersection of governance and business strategy, the role supports the Board, Shareholder and Executive Committee by ensuring the Group adheres to its statutory and regulatory obligations.
In addition, the role will contribute to business integrity through the effective management of internal policies, onboarding processes, sanctions screening and insurance oversight. These dual responsibilities are integral to sustaining the Group’s reputation and facilitating its ongoing success in a dynamic, innovative telco environment.
As a trusted adviser, the postholder must skilfully balance the gatekeeping role of protecting the business with enabling the organisation to move forward with pace. It is essential that the individual demonstrates sound judgement, political awareness and an ability to build strong relations at all levels of the organisation, at executive and board levels.
JT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment and JT Family. We will ensure that all individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in job applications, interviews, onboarding processes and beyond. Should you require any support or assistance in making your application, please contact us at hrinbox@jtglobal.com.

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SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Proven experience in a similar governance or compliance role, ideally within a regulated or complex group structure
• The ideal candidate will ICSA qualified
• Be able to work independently
• Be well organised and precise
• Be politically astute and reputation-aware, with a high level of discretion and integrity
• Have a broad understanding of the key areas of law and corporate governance and compliance practice and be able to apply that understanding in a consistent and logical manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with sanctions compliance, policy management and onboarding due diligence
• Experience managing board-level governance processes and legal entity administration
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage credibly with senior executives and Board members
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, agile environment with competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Collaborative and inclusive, with strong influencing skills and a calm, professional presence under pressure

• Providing a full, proactive governance and corporate secretarial service to the JT group companies in accordance with their respective articles and with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintenance of the statutory and regulatory records of all group companies, including filings across multiple jurisdictions (including UK, CI, US, Australia and EU).
• Ensuring that all company secretarial information is up-to-date and accurate and that statutory compliance requirements are fully met.
• Drafting a wide range of ExCo, board and shareholder minutes and resolutions and work on the collation and distribution of agendas and meeting packs.
• Managing and, as required, developing, governance-related policies and procedures, including in relation to the working of various group-wide committees.
• Managing relationships with external and internal contacts and service providers.
• Assisting with projects as required in relation to (for example) mergers, acquisitions and divestments.
• Assist in managing reputational risk by ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making frameworks.
• Working with the Governance Committee in relation to cross-functional company policies.
• Providing guidance to the business on matters of supplier and customer due diligence and adherence, including in relation to sanctions and the co-ordination of work on supplier onboarding questionnaires.
• Managing and overseeing the KYC function for the business with a small team
• Dealing with ad hoc business requirements which have compliance implications from a legal, regulatory or contractual perspective.
• Managing the insurance function for the business.