Join us as a Company Secretary to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

Make your mark in Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR)

Our Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR) team provides first class advice to colleagues and functions across the organization – ensuring AIG navigates an ever-changing landscape that spans state, federal and international lines. The team has a multi-dimensional impact, from helping avoid legal exposure to collaborating with other functions to develop cutting-edge new products.

How you will create an impact

Based in London, under the supervision of the Head of Corporate Legal & Governance EMEA & UK and with the assistance of two assistant company secretaries, you will be responsible for the management of multiple boards in the UK and will assist in respect of the European boards as required, with the primary focus being on the boards and committees of American International Group UK Limited and Talbot Underwriting Limited, two regulated entities.

This role involves dealing with people at all levels within the business, including senior management and the Board, which is comprised of executive and independent non-executive directors.  The role is wide-ranging and pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of the governance of the regulated entities and their subsidiaries. 

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Act as Company Secretary for the companies listed above and the smaller non-regulated subsidiaries in the UK, and to assist in respect of the European entities as required, all subject to the policies, procedures and protocols established by the AIG Governance Center of Expertise
• Liaise with the AIG Governance Center of Expertise and ensure close collaboration and coordination with the Center
• Oversee reporting to the Boards and its committees and brief the chairman and the independent directors as necessary to ensure that efficient decision-making takes place
• Draft and circulate board resolutions
• Carry out the annual Boards and Committees effectiveness review and report the results to the Boards
• Manage the Boards and Committees meeting timetabling and agendas
• Ensure the production of timely and appropriate minutes of the relevant Board and Committee meetings
• Manage the Board nominations processes, as required
• Oversee and manage induction of new Board members, including tailored training program
• Explore and implement agreed strategies for improving the efficiency and productivity of the regulated entities Board and Committee operation, which may include implementing new technology solutions
• Maintain and update signing/banking authorities, as required
• Support requests for company documents internally (e.g., licensing, tenders, POAs) and externally (e.g., compliance, KYC)
• Maintain all company records

What you’ll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience in a company secretarial role within Financial Services (at least 5 years)
• ICSA Chartered Secretary ACIS qualified or equivalent
• Minute taking and resolutions drafting experience with regulated entities at board level
• Diligent Entities experience (or equivalent company secretariat tool)
• Knowledge of UK governance regulation
• Some exposure to the Lloyd’s of London environment preferable
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate with staff and directors at all levels within the organization
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].  

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