Deputy Company Secretary – Senior Assistant

About the role

The Senior Assistant Company Secretary will partner with the Group Company Secretary to deliver high‑quality governance and secretarial services across Opera’s eight jurisdictions. Acting as a trusted adviser, the role supports boards, committees and senior management while driving continuous improvement of the governance framework.

Key responsibilities

• Lead administration of the Group’s governance framework and maintain statutory registers, corporate records and filing obligations.
• Provide governance advice to directors and senior management on company law, regulatory requirements and best‑practice standards.
• Prepare and manage Board, Committee and Executive Committee agendas, minutes, action logs and follow‑up on resolutions.
• Support major corporate projects such as restructurings, mergers, integrations and legal entity rationalisation.
• Oversee timely statutory and regulatory filings and contribute to corporate reporting, including annual reports.
• Maintain and enhance the entity management system, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Required profile

• CGI qualified (or equivalent) with extensive company secretarial experience in financial services or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and experience supporting Boards and senior executive forums.
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently with directors, executives and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues and building high‑performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail and discretion.