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What We'll Bring:
We Are TransUnion:TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.
What You'll Bring:
We’re looking for a Company Secretary to join our growing Legal, Risk & Compliance team.
The Company Secretary, reporting into the VP, General Counsel (Europe), is a key role within the Legal, Risk & Compliance department, managing the board meetings and resolutions and maintaining the corporate filing requirements for all legal entities in the UK and Europe within the group (20+ entities). The role is also fundamental to the wider TU group, preparing all documentation to facilitate quarterly cash repatriation from the UK/Europe entities (which is extensive due to the intragroup loan arrangements) and leading on the restructuring and simplification of legal entities within the region. This has significant impact on optimizing the tax charges incurred by the group.
The Company Secretary also manages the European Company Secretarial team (with one direct report) and is an active participant in the leadership team of the Legal, Risk & Compliance department.
Day to Day You’ll Be:
In respect of the TUIUK Board:
Set the calendar for the content of the Board meetings and the content of the committees of the Board for approval by the independent Chair.
Work with the Chair of the Board and chairs of the board committees to set the agenda for each meeting.
Support and provide guidance to members of the Executive Committee (ExCo) on content for the Board and Committee papers, providing templates and reviewing papers. Review of the full packs with the Regional President and then the Chair before papers are distributed to the independent non-executive directors and other board members.
Prepare minutes for all Board and Committee meetings for approval by the respective chairs to a high standard ready for submission to the FCA if required. Maintain an action log and follow up on all actions.
Design and implement the annual Board performance review. Present findings of the evaluation to the Board and agree an action plan with them.
Design and keep under review the terms of reference for the Board and its committees.
Prepare induction materials for new directors joining the Board.
Draft board papers for governance related issues which impact the Board, such as the implementation of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Review in detail the s172 disclosures and directors’ report in the annual financial statements and reports submitted by the external auditor to the Audit, Risk and Compliance committee.
Arrange board briefing sessions on areas of particular interest for the Board and secure the attendance of relevant subject matter experts.
In respect of all UK and European Legal Entities (including TUIUK):
For the UK and Europe Executive Committee (ExCo), set agendas for the monthly meetings in conjunction with the Regional President and take minutes at the meetings. Maintain an action log and follow up on all actions. Keep the terms of reference for the ExCo up to date. Facilitate the annual performance review of the ExCo. Provide an induction for new joiners to the ExCo.
Annually and as required, review and update the Corporate Governance policy.
Undertake annual statutory filings for each legal entity in line with the requirements of each country. This comprises filing of financial statements for all entities and a confirmation statement for all UK entities. For the financial statements, this involves a review of the corporate information included therein.
Undertake all ad hoc statutory filings for all UK and European entities. This includes changes to directors, shareholdings, registered office and relevant legal entity. Engage local counsel where required to undertake this work for the European entities.
Draft documentation to support the quarterly TU cash repatriation process. This includes preparing board papers and resolutions to enable the board directors of the UK entities to pay dividends and make interest and capital payments on their loans.
Keep the contract signing mandate up to date.
Work with local legal counsel and TU global colleagues to incorporate new legal entities and simplify the group entity structure as required.
In respect of the Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) department:
Actively contribute to the leadership and management of the UK/Europe LRC department, including attendance and participation in leadership and All Hands meetings.
Work collaboratively with LRC colleagues, both at UK/Europe, International and Global level.
Take management responsibility for the Company Secretarial team (including delegation to, supervision and line management of direct reports).
Essential Skills & Experience:
Legal, accountancy or company secretarial qualification with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
Experience of formal minute taking, preferably for an FCA regulated entity.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external to TransUnion.
Effective in communicating verbally and in writing, with consideration to the intended audience.
Methodical, thorough and diligent, with strong attention to detail to be able to identify inconsistencies and errors in papers before they are presented to the Board or board committees.
Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations and work to deadlines with multiple deliverables.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Good working knowledge of: UK Corporate Governance Code 2024; UK financial statements; UK statutory filing requirements.
Experience of working within organisations with complex structures and, multiple legal entities.
Experience of delegation to and line management of colleagues performing Company Secretarial tasks.
Impact You'll Make:
What’s In It For you?
At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.
As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:
26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart
TransUnion – a place to grow:
If there’s something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.
We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together
Flexibility at TU:
We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.
Additional support:
At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting [email protected]
Interview & Hiring Process:
Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.
We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.
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TransUnion Job Title
Sr Counsel, Corporate SecretaryTransUnion Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Level 35, Tower One, Bangaroo, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000
