Head of Governance

Full Job DescriptionLocation: London/Guildford/hybrid (2 days per week in the office)Whowe areAllianz is a global insurance company serving across 70different countries, but from the very first day you join our teamyou'll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world classlearning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate aninclusive culture. Allianz UK is the UK general insurance business ofAllianz, with commercial and personal general insurance includingunder the Allianz, Petplan and LV GI brands.Role DescriptionOur Headof Governance leads the company secretarial and governance team inensuring an effective system of governance which provides for soundand prudent management of Allianz UK.Key ResponsibilitiesSupports theChief Legal Officer & Company Secretary in ensuring a robust andproportionate corporate governance framework for the effective,entrepreneurial and prudent management of the business by the Board,executive management, senior managers and operationalcommittees.Ensuring that the Allianz UK operates within the law andcomplies with all relevant requirements in so far as they relate tomatters of corporate governance. This includes providing comprehensiveand effective advice and support to business, functional andoperational areas in relation to the Companies Act and applicablecorporate governance codes and other relevant legal, corporategovernance and regulatory requirements.Ensuring compliance with therelevant requirements of the Corporate Governance Framework of AllianzUK.Advises the Board and Committees of the Board of Allianz UK oncorporate governance, including their remits and Terms ofReference.Manages the Corporate Governance team to ensure thedischarge of role purpose and key accountabilities.Skills &ExperienceThe ability to lead and promote the development of goodcorporate governance policies and systems and obtain support for andadherence to the same including a sound understanding of theprinciples of corporate governance.Knowledge of all statutory,regulatory and administrative requirements related to companysecretarial law and practice, including under the UK CorporateGovernance Code and best practice and /or the Wates Code.Extensiveknowledge and experience of UK law, regulation and practice. Thisshould include being able to advise on corporate activities includingdisposals, mergers and acquisitions. Knowledge of relevant DirectorsRemuneration and Financial Accounts regulations andrequirements.Experience in collaborating with business colleagues toensure that matters referred to the Corporate Governance team arehandled promptly and effectively to assist decision-making within thebusiness. Experience working in colloboration with Compliance, Risk,Internal Audit and Legal colleagues to provide seamless management ofexternal and internal issues arising.Strong stakeholder relationshipmanagement skills and emotional intelligence, with gravitas andexperience to be comfortable working with seniorstakeholders.Extensive experience of managing a team, with the abilityto provide line management oversight of and support for team members,skilled in guiding, coaching and development of teammembers.Experience of functioning at Board or Senior Management levelwithin an international Group.QualificationsQualifiedsolicitor or barrister preferred, with significant experience in thefinancial services sector, ideally in the insurance sector.Member ofthe Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) withappropriate practising experience.What We Will OfferYouRecognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range offlexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a packagethat's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, globalcareer opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantasticcareer development and training. That's on top of enjoying all thebenefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand,including:30 days holidayHybrid working.Annual performance relatedbonusContributory pension schemeHere at Allianz, we are signatories ofthe ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybridwork patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with yourpersonal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim withthis is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your worklife balance is important to us.Our Purpose and ValuesWe secure yourfutureBe Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring TrustOurpurpose and values are more than just words on a website - they arethe why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guideus how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape ourculture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building aninclusive culture for us all to succeed.Diversity & InclusionAtAllianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with ouraccreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion,members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confidentemployer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories ofBusiness in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed ForcesCovenant gold standard employer.We recognise the strength ofneurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits ofembracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities.We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabledcandidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers andset you up for success in your career.At Allianz, we encourage ourpeople to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act - thiscould include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialistequipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work,among a wide range other adjustments.Join us - Let's Care forTomorrow.JBRP1_UKTJ
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