SMR Corporate Secretary

SMR Corporate Secretary

London | Hybrid (2–3 days per week)

6-Month Contract | £350–410 per day (Umbrella)

We are working with a leading international investment bank seeking an Assistant Vice President to join its Corporate Governance function, supporting the delivery and ongoing maintenance of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) framework across the organisation.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing SMCR processes within an FCA-regulated financial institution, who is looking to join a collaborative governance team in a highly regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) framework.
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• Prepare and maintain Statements of Responsibilities (SoRs) and Management Responsibilities Maps (MRMs).
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• Support the management of Senior Management Functions (SMFs) and the Certification Regime, including joiners, movers and leavers.
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• Coordinate Fit & Proper assessments and maintain associated governance records.
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• Prepare and submit regulatory notifications and filings to the FCA/PRA.
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• Maintain SMCR governance documentation, including handover documents and supporting records.
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• Support the preparation of governance and committee papers where required.
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• Provide guidance to stakeholders on SMCR requirements and regulatory obligations.
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• Maintain policies, procedures and governance documentation in line with regulatory expectations.
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About You

You'll have experience working within an FCA-regulated bank or financial institution and will have practical, hands-on knowledge of the SMCR framework.

You will ideally have experience with:

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• Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
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• Statements of Responsibilities (SoRs)
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• Management Responsibilities Maps (MRMs)
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• Senior Management Functions (SMFs)
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• Certification Regime administration
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• Fit & Proper assessments
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• FCA/PRA regulatory submissions
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• Governance documentation and regulatory record keeping
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• Strong stakeholder management across Compliance, Legal, HR and Senior Management
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established governance team within a global banking organisation, working in a role with genuine ownership of the firm's SMCR framework and exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.