Group Board Support Manager

Group Board Support Manager

London; Remote (UK)

London/UK Remote | £84,000 - £105,000 + Equity + Benefits

Our Legal Team 

This is a new management role, which will report  to Monzo’s Group Company Secretary working closely with other senior leadership in Monzo’ group governance and company secretarial team which is part of Monzo’s Legal & Board Governance Collective. The Board Support Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the boards of directors of the Monzo Group and its subsidiary companies in the UK, EU and US to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of boards and their committees.  The role will also manage and be supported by Board Support Assistants working in the Group Board Support team. 

The role will therefore interact closely with and advise Monzo’s Group and subsidiary directors and company secretaries for Monzo’s subsidiaries to ensure the smooth flow of information across the Group. 

This role involves managing the Board Support function, ensuring compliance with governance regulations and acting as a key point of contact for board members and stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role by…

Working closely in collaboration with the Group Company Secretary and other senior leaders within the Company Secretarial function, the Chair and Directors of the Group and subsidiary boards, senior management and other stakeholders:

• To manage the board and committee calendars and schedule of meetings across the Group.
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and internal policies.
• To provide guidance and advice on governance matters to the boards and management teams.
• To manage the administrative and logistical arrangements for the Group Board and its Committees.
• To manage and implement the onboarding process for new directors, including preparing inductions.
• To prepare and implement induction programmes for non-executive directors at the Group and  Monzo’s subsidiary entities.
• To serve as a point of contact for board members and stakeholders.
• To lead the preparation of and manage visits and events for the Group Board and its Committees, including dinners, training and any other meetings involving non-executive directors.
• To assist the Group Company Secretary in managing shareholder engagements for Monzo (including the AGM when applicable).
• To provide support to the Board Governance teams in the organising of meetings.
• To develop and maintain governance policies and procedures.
• To supervise and manage the Board Support team, ensuring effective team performance and collaboration.
• To provide training and development opportunities for team members.

Additionally:

• To work proactively with the Group Company Secretary, other senior leadership of the Group Company Secretarial team and the subsidiary company secretarial teams to build a best-in-class and scalable, high performing company  secretarial function. 
• To work proactively and collaboratively with teams across Monzo and other stakeholders to promote good governance practices to meet Monzo’s governance and reporting obligations.
• To devise ways to simplify and improve the efficiency of company secretarial activities through identifying improved workflows and suitable technology solutions.

We’d love to hear from you if…

• You have proven and substantial experience in board support, governance or company secretarial roles.
• You have experience of working with boards of directors or similar governing bodies.
• You have an understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You have the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• You have the ability to work independently or as part of a team, with an understanding of when matters need to be escalated.
• You are proactive, able to anticipate needs and work under pressure.
• You are adept at working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• You are passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance, and you wish to join us for the next stage of our exciting journey at Monzo!

The interview journey has 3 key steps

• Recruiter call
• Initial call 
• Full loop: Technical & Behavioural

Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability.

What’s in it for you:

 up to £84,000 - £105,000  plus stock options & benefits 

 We can help you relocate to the UK

We can sponsor visas

This role is based in our London office. If you are not based in London, we're open to discuss this on a case by case basis.

We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.

Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences