SMR Corporate Secretary – Assistant Vice President (Hybrid)

About the role

We are partnering with a leading international investment bank to find an Assistant Vice President for its Corporate Governance team. The role focuses on the day‑to‑day administration of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and will be based in London with a hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily administration of the SMCR framework.
• Prepare and maintain Statements of Responsibilities (SoRs) and Management Responsibilities Maps (MRMs).
• Support Senior Management Functions (SMFs) and the Certification Regime, handling joiners, movers and leavers.
• Coordinate Fit & Proper assessments and keep governance records up to date.
• Prepare and submit regulatory notifications and filings to the FCA/PRA.
• Maintain SMCR governance documentation, including handover documents.
• Assist in drafting governance and committee papers as required.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on SMCR requirements and regulatory obligations.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience managing SMCR processes within an FCA‑regulated financial institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, HR and senior management.
• Strong understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations.

Required skills

What we offer

• 6‑month contract with competitive daily rate (£350‑£410) on an umbrella arrangement.
• Hybrid working (2‑3 days per week onsite).
• Opportunity to own and shape the SMCR framework within a global banking organisation.