Head of Enterprise Governance

2 days ago

Newcastle, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

u&u Recruitment Partners are pleased to partner with a global financial group who are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Enterprise Governance to lead and enhance their governance frameworks. Sydney based.

This pivotal role ensures robust oversight, transparency, and accountability across all levels of the business, while supporting the Board, Committees, and senior leadership teams. The successful candidate will drive best practice governance initiatives, strengthen regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and embed a culture of strong governance that supports effective decision‑making.

Responsibilities

- Maintain and enhance governance frameworks to support strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness across APAC and EMEA;
- Serve as Company Secretary, ensuring high-quality Board and Committee operations, including agenda planning, delegations of authority compliance, minute-taking, and director onboarding;
- Manage subsidiary governance, including regulated entities, de‑registration processes, and global secretariat functions;
- Provide strategic governance advice to senior leaders and support high-quality Board and Committee outcomes; and
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with governance‑related codes, obligations, and reporting requirements.

About You

You will be a seasoned governance leader with proven experience in a senior company secretarial, governance, or legal role in a regulated environment. You will bring strong technical knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence and support decision‑making at the highest levels.

You will bring a proven ability to drive governance uplift and transformation and possess corporate governance qualifications (e.g. GIA, AICD or equivalent).

This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation at a time of transformation and growth. You will shape governance practices across multiple regions, working with senior leaders and Boards to influence the strategic direction of the business.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call or email Matt Brown at u&u on 0438 505 280 or matt.brown@uandu.com quoting reference number 41383. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.

EEO and Accessibility

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier‑free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs

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