Group Head of Corporate Secretary

We are currently looking for a Group Head of Corporate Secretary to join our Corporate Legal & Corporate Governance and Compliance Department within Risk, who ensures the effective functioning of corporate governance practices, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and proper coordination between the Board of Directors, shareholders, and Senior Management across the Group.

Role & Objectives:

• Ensuring the highest governance standards in a regulated KVG structure (KAGB, AIFMD, UCITS).
• Responsibility for proper corporate governance (Management Boards, Supervisory Boards), including a Supervisory Board with a one-third co-determination.
• Governance coordination within the international group structure (including SE structure at holding company level) and ensuring consistency and standardization of governance practices across all subsidiaries/jurisdictions across multiple entities.
• Collaborate with senior management across different entities to align on and harmonize standards, processes and procedures.
• Ensure group wide understanding of key decisions and resolutions. Improve transparency of processes and procedures across entities to support functional organization.
• Direct reporting to the ManCo’s Management Board, with a functional reporting line to the SE holding company.
• High visibility to group management and supervisory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and follow‑up of all board and committee meetings, including resolution documentation.
• Monitoring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements (AktG, GmbHG, SE Regulation, KAGB).
• Supporting board appointments, fit‑and‑proper procedures, and mandate documentation.
• Coordination with Compliance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit functions.
• Support in special audits, Section 44 KWG/KAGB audits, and annual financial statement audits.
• Oversee statutory filings with regulatory bodies, including annual reports (in cooperation with Finance) and other necessary filings.
• Manage shareholder communications, including resolutions, decision making / approvals etc.
• Provide strategic input in M&A activities and structural changes.

Your skills and experience:

• Fully qualified lawyer or comparable academic qualification with a focus on corporate law and financial regulation.
• At least 5-10 years in a regulated financial environment (ManCo, financial institution, Big Four, or comparable).
• Strong knowledge of governance structures preferably in Germany and Luxembourg. Experience in multi‑jurisdictional environments is advantageous.
• Proven experience in supporting co‑determined supervisory boards.
• Confident interaction with Management Boards, Supervisory Boards, and international stakeholders.
• Business‑fluent German and English skills.
• Proactive and independent working attitude with strong decision‑making capabilities.
• High level of integrity, strong ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities/demands.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong problem solving and strategic thinking availabilities.