Company Secretary (Hybrid)

Company Secretary (Hybrid) – Dublin, Ireland 

Would you like to play a key role in helping a publicly (NYSE) listed global financial services company navigate the compensation corporate secretarial landscape? Are you ready to expand your potential in a dynamic organization that is evolving into the next phase of its 174-year history? Join Western Union as Company Secretary in Dublin. 

Hybrid: 3 full working days at the office per week 

Western Union powers your pursuit.  

This is a company secretarial role reporting into the Director, Managing Counsel, Corporate Governance in Dublin and supporting and advising Western Union regarding corporate governance matters. The role supports the international Corporate Governance function, requiring strong company secretarial experience and experience liaising with senior executives and a broad range of stakeholders. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Ensuring subsidiaries in the international structure meet their statutory obligations on corporate compliance matters 

• Board meeting support for regulated subsidiaries through the setting of agendas, preparation and distribution of board packs, drafting meeting minutes 

• Preparation and co-ordination of commercial register filings for international subsidiaries, including annual returns, financial statements etc., liaising with external services providers as needed 

• Co-ordination with external service providers in relation to discharging the company secretarial function on a multi-jurisdictional basis (including the above mentioned corporate compliance and commercial register filings).  

• Maintenance of statutory registers for subsidiaries 

• Maintenance of internal company secretarial records (central registers containing details of all subsidiaries) 

• Assisting various functions in satisfying third party KYC/AML requests by collating necessary documents relating to international subsidiaries 

• Supporting group projects from a subsidiary management perspective 

Role Requirements 

• Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators 

• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a top tier Accountancy Practice or Law Firm or in-house in a corporate secretarial role 

• Experience in managing annual compliance for a portfolio of companies 

• Experience in leading board meetings and advising senior executives on corporate governance matters 

• Proficient on corporate governance and company secretarial matters 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities 

• Ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and to function with limited supervision 

• Experience dealing directly with mid- to high-level internal and external clients and senior management 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills 

• Enthusiastic and keen to grow and develop within the organisation 

• Experience working with international companies and/or within the financial sector, is desirable 

• Able to play a role in implementing policies and procedures to support organizational objectives and internal controls 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.  

 Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities.  To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.  

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/  

Benefits  
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.  

Your Ireland specific benefits include: 

• 25 working days holiday 

• Contribution Pension plan 

• Life & Medical Cover 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three full days a week.  

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.  

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