Head of Company Secretarial

Job title:

Head of Company Secretarial

Company

MetLife

Job description

Location(s)

• Posting Location: Dublin, Ireland

Working ScheduleFull-TimeWork ArrangementHybridTravel Required10%Relocation Assistance AvailableNoPosted Date28-May-2025Job ID9110Description and RequirementsThe Team You Will JoinThe Company Secretarial Team is based in Dublin and is part of the Europe Legal Affairs function. The role will lead a team of 2 to provide company secretarial support services and assistance to the business across MetLife’s Irish, UK and Swiss entities together with its branch/country network across Europe.This is a great role for a very experienced company secretary looking to work in a multi-national organisation within the insurance industry that has its European headquarters in Dublin. You will be managing a busy Company Secretarial Team dealing directly with a variety of different stakeholders across Europe. You will also be required to advise and support MetLife in respect of regulatory governance matters for the Irish regulated entities.The Company Secretarial Team is engaged with all levels in the business, across a wide variety of projects that will give the candidate a broad understanding of the MetLife business across Europe. The team is viewed as being a centre of excellence at a global level within MetLife.In order to be successful you must be very diligent and professional as this role requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to promptly acquire an understanding of the organisation’s operations and structures.The Opportunity

• To lead and manage a team of two company secretary professionals.
• Supporting the MetLife governance framework (including boards and committees) with particular focus on acting as an advocate of governance matters across the Europe organisation.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Advising and supporting MetLife, in particular the Irish regulated entities, in respect of regulatory governance matters.
• Organising, attending at, and preparing detailed minutes of, board and committee meetings.
• Managing the overall board calendar for the year including alignment of governance meetings.
• Maintaining a schedule of agenda items, action logs in respect of board and committee meetings and following up with responsible executives to ensure that the corporate governance requirements are met for the supported MetLife entities.
• Maintenance of up to date corporate records on GEMs.
• Working collaboratively with other teams both domestically and internationally to support the preparation and delivery of timely board and committee papers.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Chartered Governance Institute qualification essential.
• Honours degree level educated or equivalent.
• Minimum ten years Irish company secretarial experience (including board and committee minute writing).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a financial services corporation (ideally insurance).
• Strong understanding of CBI governance regulations / guidelines and relevant Irish governance regulation.
• People management experience.
• Strong Microsoft office capabilities, in particular the use of Word, Excel and Outlook.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Experience with Gems, Blueprint or equivalent.
• Proactive- able to spot issues before they arise.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Calm, organised and logical approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Benefits We OfferOur Ireland benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We are committed to employee care by delivering comprehensive inclusive offerings and cultivating an environment that drives professional growth, purposeful work, and a supportive culture. Our benefits package includes hybrid work, career development and professional qualification support, full private health insurance for employees and their immediate family members, income protection, defined contribution pension benefits and much more!About MetLifeRecognized on Fortune magazine’s list of the 2024 “World’s Most Admired Companies” and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Our purpose is simple – to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s . Join us!

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:30:27 GMT

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