Job Title: Company Secretary (part time) Location: Central London (Office-Based) Working Pattern: part time (2.5 days per week) Salary: £40,000 actual (£80,000 pro rata equivalent) About the Role A leading international financial institution based in Central London is seeking a highly capable and organised Company Secretary to join its team on a part time basis (2.5 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and legal professional to provide critical support across Board, committee and statutory activities, while helping to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and detail-focused approach to corporate governance and secretarial duties, offering legal guidance where necessary and ensuring a high standard of organisational integrity across the Bank's internal operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare agendas, documentation and reports for Board and committee meetings in partnership with the Chairperson and CEO. Attend and minute Board, ExCo and other committee meetings (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, Companies House submissions, Annual Returns, resolutions) are completed accurately and on time. Act as a key point of contact for Board members-particularly Non-Executive Directors-on legal and governance matters. Maintain up-to-date terms of reference for all Bank committees and ensure they are correctly constituted. Manage the Bank's registered office and coordinate official correspondence and document access in accordance with legal requirements. Support legal documentation processes, including reviewing and revising standard contracts. Provide practical legal support across departments, assisting in the resolution of governance or regulatory matters as they arise. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, ICSA or CILEX qualified). Demonstrable experience in a regulated or financial services environment. Strong minute-taking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of statutory obligations and corporate governance best practices. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal or board management software is a plus. Desirable Prior paralegal or in-house legal experience with a grounding in commercial or corporate law. Experience reviewing legal documents and managing legal correspondence. A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative working style. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact part time role within a financial institution, offering a meaningful position with senior-level exposure while allowing for work-life balance. You'll work closely with the leadership team and Board, playing a key part in supporting strong governance and legal compliance within the organisation. If you're a confident and experienced Company Secretary looking for a flexible, rewarding role in a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Company Secretary (part time) Location: Central London (Office-Based) Working Pattern: part time (2.5 days per week) Salary: £40,000 actual (£80,000 pro rata equivalent) About the Role A leading international financial institution based in Central London is seeking a highly capable and organised Company Secretary to join its team on a part time basis (2.5 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and legal professional to provide critical support across Board, committee and statutory activities, while helping to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and detail-focused approach to corporate governance and secretarial duties, offering legal guidance where necessary and ensuring a high standard of organisational integrity across the Bank's internal operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare agendas, documentation and reports for Board and committee meetings in partnership with the Chairperson and CEO. Attend and minute Board, ExCo and other committee meetings (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, Companies House submissions, Annual Returns, resolutions) are completed accurately and on time. Act as a key point of contact for Board members-particularly Non-Executive Directors-on legal and governance matters. Maintain up-to-date terms of reference for all Bank committees and ensure they are correctly constituted. Manage the Bank's registered office and coordinate official correspondence and document access in accordance with legal requirements. Support legal documentation processes, including reviewing and revising standard contracts. Provide practical legal support across departments, assisting in the resolution of governance or regulatory matters as they arise. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, ICSA or CILEX qualified). Demonstrable experience in a regulated or financial services environment. Strong minute-taking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of statutory obligations and corporate governance best practices. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal or board management software is a plus. Desirable Prior paralegal or in-house legal experience with a grounding in commercial or corporate law. Experience reviewing legal documents and managing legal correspondence. A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative working style. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact part time role within a financial institution, offering a meaningful position with senior-level exposure while allowing for work-life balance. You'll work closely with the leadership team and Board, playing a key part in supporting strong governance and legal compliance within the organisation. If you're a confident and experienced Company Secretary looking for a flexible, rewarding role in a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Mortgage Adviser - HNW & International Clients 4-Month FTC - Up to £60,000 Central London This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious, well-established international bank with a strong presence in the private and commercial banking space. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service to high-net-worth individuals, this institution offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact. The Role We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Adviser to provide bespoke mortgage advice and tailored lending solutions to affluent and high-net-worth clients, with a particular focus on individuals based in or originating from the Middle East. This role combines technical mortgage expertise with relationship management excellence, ensuring clients receive a seamless and highly personalised service from initial enquiry to completion. Key Responsibilities Deliver tailored mortgage advice and structuring solutions aligned to the investment goals of HNW clients. Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, ensuring a high-touch, premium service. Ensure all advice meets FCA regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements. Collaborate with relationship managers, credit risk, and operations teams to deliver an efficient end-to-end mortgage process. Stay current on mortgage products, market trends, competitor activity, and property sector developments. Identify opportunities to grow the mortgage book, cross-sell relevant banking services, and strengthen client engagement. Manage a strong pipeline of mortgage applications and track progress to meet KPIs and client expectations. Play an active role in the implementation of a new mortgage origination system, including user testing and feedback. Provide insights to product and marketing teams based on client feedback to drive continuous improvement. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in regulated and/or non-regulated mortgage advice, ideally with HNW clients. Knowledge of residential and buy-to-let mortgages. CeMap (or equivalent) qualification essential; CAS status desirable. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with a trusted adviser approach. Ability to assess complex client needs, develop bespoke recommendations, and resolve challenges effectively. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, compliance, and regulatory excellence. Experience supporting process/system change initiatives is advantageous. What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 (pro-rata) Central London location in a prestigious banking environment Opportunity to work with an exclusive international client base Collaborative, supportive team culture InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Mortgage Adviser - HNW & International Clients 4-Month FTC - Up to £60,000 Central London This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious, well-established international bank with a strong presence in the private and commercial banking space. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service to high-net-worth individuals, this institution offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact. The Role We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Adviser to provide bespoke mortgage advice and tailored lending solutions to affluent and high-net-worth clients, with a particular focus on individuals based in or originating from the Middle East. This role combines technical mortgage expertise with relationship management excellence, ensuring clients receive a seamless and highly personalised service from initial enquiry to completion. Key Responsibilities Deliver tailored mortgage advice and structuring solutions aligned to the investment goals of HNW clients. Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, ensuring a high-touch, premium service. Ensure all advice meets FCA regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements. Collaborate with relationship managers, credit risk, and operations teams to deliver an efficient end-to-end mortgage process. Stay current on mortgage products, market trends, competitor activity, and property sector developments. Identify opportunities to grow the mortgage book, cross-sell relevant banking services, and strengthen client engagement. Manage a strong pipeline of mortgage applications and track progress to meet KPIs and client expectations. Play an active role in the implementation of a new mortgage origination system, including user testing and feedback. Provide insights to product and marketing teams based on client feedback to drive continuous improvement. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in regulated and/or non-regulated mortgage advice, ideally with HNW clients. Knowledge of residential and buy-to-let mortgages. CeMap (or equivalent) qualification essential; CAS status desirable. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with a trusted adviser approach. Ability to assess complex client needs, develop bespoke recommendations, and resolve challenges effectively. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, compliance, and regulatory excellence. Experience supporting process/system change initiatives is advantageous. What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 (pro-rata) Central London location in a prestigious banking environment Opportunity to work with an exclusive international client base Collaborative, supportive team culture InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Job Title: Company Secretary (part time) Location: Central London (Office-Based) Working Pattern: part time (2.5 days per week) Salary: £40,000 actual (£80,000 pro rata equivalent) About the Role A leading international financial institution based in Central London is seeking a highly capable and organised Company Secretary to join its team on a part time basis (2.5 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and legal professional to provide critical support across Board, committee and statutory activities, while helping to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and detail-focused approach to corporate governance and secretarial duties, offering legal guidance where necessary and ensuring a high standard of organisational integrity across the Bank's internal operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare agendas, documentation and reports for Board and committee meetings in partnership with the Chairperson and CEO. Attend and minute Board, ExCo and other committee meetings (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, Companies House submissions, Annual Returns, resolutions) are completed accurately and on time. Act as a key point of contact for Board members-particularly Non-Executive Directors-on legal and governance matters. Maintain up-to-date terms of reference for all Bank committees and ensure they are correctly constituted. Manage the Bank's registered office and coordinate official correspondence and document access in accordance with legal requirements. Support legal documentation processes, including reviewing and revising standard contracts. Provide practical legal support across departments, assisting in the resolution of governance or regulatory matters as they arise. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, ICSA or CILEX qualified). Demonstrable experience in a regulated or financial services environment. Strong minute-taking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of statutory obligations and corporate governance best practices. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal or board management software is a plus. Desirable Prior paralegal or in-house legal experience with a grounding in commercial or corporate law. Experience reviewing legal documents and managing legal correspondence. A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative working style. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact part time role within a financial institution, offering a meaningful position with senior-level exposure while allowing for work-life balance. You'll work closely with the leadership team and Board, playing a key part in supporting strong governance and legal compliance within the organisation. If you're a confident and experienced Company Secretary looking for a flexible, rewarding role in a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Company Secretary (part time) Location: Central London (Office-Based) Working Pattern: part time (2.5 days per week) Salary: £40,000 actual (£80,000 pro rata equivalent) About the Role A leading international financial institution based in Central London is seeking a highly capable and organised Company Secretary to join its team on a part time basis (2.5 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and legal professional to provide critical support across Board, committee and statutory activities, while helping to ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and detail-focused approach to corporate governance and secretarial duties, offering legal guidance where necessary and ensuring a high standard of organisational integrity across the Bank's internal operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare agendas, documentation and reports for Board and committee meetings in partnership with the Chairperson and CEO. Attend and minute Board, ExCo and other committee meetings (eg, Audit, Risk, ALCO, Credit), ensuring timely and accurate draft circulation (within four working days). Maintain company records and ensure statutory filings (eg, Companies House submissions, Annual Returns, resolutions) are completed accurately and on time. Act as a key point of contact for Board members-particularly Non-Executive Directors-on legal and governance matters. Maintain up-to-date terms of reference for all Bank committees and ensure they are correctly constituted. Manage the Bank's registered office and coordinate official correspondence and document access in accordance with legal requirements. Support legal documentation processes, including reviewing and revising standard contracts. Provide practical legal support across departments, assisting in the resolution of governance or regulatory matters as they arise. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Qualified Company Secretary and/or legally trained (eg, ICSA or CILEX qualified). Demonstrable experience in a regulated or financial services environment. Strong minute-taking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of statutory obligations and corporate governance best practices. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal or board management software is a plus. Desirable Prior paralegal or in-house legal experience with a grounding in commercial or corporate law. Experience reviewing legal documents and managing legal correspondence. A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative working style. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact part time role within a financial institution, offering a meaningful position with senior-level exposure while allowing for work-life balance. You'll work closely with the leadership team and Board, playing a key part in supporting strong governance and legal compliance within the organisation. If you're a confident and experienced Company Secretary looking for a flexible, rewarding role in a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an innovative and forward-thinking financial services provider? We're partnering with a dynamic organisation that is reshaping the industry and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Relationship Manager in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and your career growth is a top priority. The role will pay up to £80,000, excellent benefits and is based in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an Relationship Manager to help provide day-to-day support for Relationship Managers, completing CDD reviews, account opening and payment tasks. What is expected of the Relationship Manager? Comply with Regulatory & AML policies- this involves sanctions screening, PEP activity, large value transactions and high-risk country monitoring. Further investigations to ensure activity of customer falls in line with CDD/KYC protocols. Interdepartmental coordination to deliver high quality services. Namely between Treasury, Settlement and OPS. Process all mortgage applications in a compliant manner, without errors and right first time. Administrative work to ensure all customer files are up to date: this includes periodic reviews of all customer files to assess the adequacy of all presented documentation and KYC information. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to responsibilities by enrolling in workshops, training courses and/or obtaining relevant certifications. Ensure, where possible, customers are informed of any changes to the terms of reference relating to their accounts and the services provided by the bank. Ensure customers requests are completed- whether they are transfers, cash orders, cheque books, depositing cash and enquiries Meet all customer and performance KPIs Point of contact for customers Escalate risk matters to appropriate senior managers As part of your self-development manage a small portfolio of customers, getting to know them ensuring that where appropriate they have online banking access, debit cards and are aware of the products and services we offer. Achieve financial and non-financial objectives set What we look for in a Relationship Manager? CEMAP qualified Up to date knowledge of AML regulations (JMLSG, FCA rules, 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive, The Money Laundering Regulations) Certified Role Working knowledge of day-to-day banking activities Good knowledge in using the banks core operating systems Communication skills with colleagues and customers Arabic as a language What the Relationship Manager will receive? Up to £80,000 and Employee benefits package A great work environment in a wonderful Central London location The opportunity to learn, progress and enhance your skills InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an innovative and forward-thinking financial services provider? We're partnering with a dynamic organisation that is reshaping the industry and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Relationship Manager in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and your career growth is a top priority. The role will pay up to £80,000, excellent benefits and is based in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an Relationship Manager to help provide day-to-day support for Relationship Managers, completing CDD reviews, account opening and payment tasks. What is expected of the Relationship Manager? Comply with Regulatory & AML policies- this involves sanctions screening, PEP activity, large value transactions and high-risk country monitoring. Further investigations to ensure activity of customer falls in line with CDD/KYC protocols. Interdepartmental coordination to deliver high quality services. Namely between Treasury, Settlement and OPS. Process all mortgage applications in a compliant manner, without errors and right first time. Administrative work to ensure all customer files are up to date: this includes periodic reviews of all customer files to assess the adequacy of all presented documentation and KYC information. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to responsibilities by enrolling in workshops, training courses and/or obtaining relevant certifications. Ensure, where possible, customers are informed of any changes to the terms of reference relating to their accounts and the services provided by the bank. Ensure customers requests are completed- whether they are transfers, cash orders, cheque books, depositing cash and enquiries Meet all customer and performance KPIs Point of contact for customers Escalate risk matters to appropriate senior managers As part of your self-development manage a small portfolio of customers, getting to know them ensuring that where appropriate they have online banking access, debit cards and are aware of the products and services we offer. Achieve financial and non-financial objectives set What we look for in a Relationship Manager? CEMAP qualified Up to date knowledge of AML regulations (JMLSG, FCA rules, 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive, The Money Laundering Regulations) Certified Role Working knowledge of day-to-day banking activities Good knowledge in using the banks core operating systems Communication skills with colleagues and customers Arabic as a language What the Relationship Manager will receive? Up to £80,000 and Employee benefits package A great work environment in a wonderful Central London location The opportunity to learn, progress and enhance your skills InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
