Assistant Company Secretary

About the role

Deutsche Bank Legal is hiring an Assistant Company Secretary for its UKI Corporate Secretariat (UKI Cosec) team in London. The team provides corporate governance and board support to Deutsche Bank's key regional entity boards and committees. The successful candidate manages the "engine room" of the department, maintaining statutory compliance and administrative foundations, and holds their own portfolio of boards and committees. It suits a highly organised, enthusiastic part-time or recently qualified Company Secretary.

Key responsibilities

• Full end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of subsidiary boards and committees, liaising with Chairs and stakeholders, drafting agendas, distributing meeting packs, taking minutes and advising on governance policies and protocols.
• Maintain and update statutory registers and corporate records for UK and Irish entities, and file statutory returns with Companies House and the Companies Registration Office.
• Manage authorised signatory approval, review and attestation processes, ensuring timely updates and appropriate internal controls.
• Lead or support departmental projects such as the statutory accounts cycle, director training and induction, board evaluation and other governance work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes through automation and AI tools.

Required profile

• CGI (formerly ICSA) qualified or in final stages of qualifying.
• Prior experience in a company secretariat function, ideally in financial services or another highly regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment, and to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Practical understanding of the UK Companies Act 2006; knowledge of the Irish Companies Act 2014 is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with entity management and board portal software.
• Strong written communication, with clear, concise minutes and attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflows, with responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

What we offer

• Hybrid working for eligible employees.
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days.
• Life assurance and private healthcare for you and your family.
• Retail discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and gym benefits.
• CSR programme support and 2 days' volunteering leave per year.
• Training, coaching and a culture of continuous learning.