Sydney CBD | Full-Time
MUFG Corporate Markets is seeking an accomplished governance professional to lead our Listed Practice in Australia.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced listed company secretary, governance leader or corporate governance lawyer to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, business development and practice growth.
As a member of the Corporate Governance Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of governance professionals while acting as a trusted adviser to listed company boards and executive teams. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Listed Practice, strengthening client relationships, developing new business opportunities and driving operational excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with direct client engagement and wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing, market-leading business.
About the Role
Leading a team of governance professionals, you will oversee the delivery of company secretarial services to a portfolio of listed entities while supporting the continued growth and evolution of the practice.
You will provide expert advice on ASX Listing Rules, continuous disclosure obligations, corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, while ensuring clients receive exceptional service and commercially pragmatic guidance.
Alongside your client responsibilities, you will play an important leadership role across workforce planning, mentoring and developing team members, managing workflow allocation and supporting business development initiatives.
There is also an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Directorships practice, helping shape and expand this specialist service offering.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Practice Management
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of experienced company secretarial professionals
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative and client-focused culture
- Oversee resource planning, workflow management and team capability development
- Drive operational excellence, process improvement and service innovation
- Manage practice financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting and utilisation
Listed Company Secretarial Services
- Act as senior company secretary for a portfolio of listed clients
- Advise boards and executive teams on ASX Listing Rules, governance obligations and regulatory developments
- Support board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, attendance and minute taking
- Manage continuous disclosure obligations and ASX announcements
- Support annual general meetings and shareholder engagement activities
- Provide practical, commercially focused governance advice on complex matters
Business Development & Growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with listed companies, law firms and corporate advisers
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the Listed Practice
- Support business development initiatives and client acquisition activities
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the firm's governance and directorship service offerings
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring extensive experience advising listed entities and a strong understanding of Australia's corporate governance and regulatory landscape.
You may currently be:
- A senior company secretary within a listed organisation
- A governance professional advising listed entities
- An in-house legal professional with significant listed company governance experience
- A corporate lawyer with deep expertise in ASX Listing Rules and listed company compliance
Most importantly, you will have the credibility, judgement and leadership capability to lead experienced professionals while remaining hands-on in client delivery.
You will bring:
- Extensive knowledge of ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act and corporate governance best practice
- Strong experience supporting listed company boards and managing continuous disclosure obligations
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage confidently with directors and executives
- Commercial acumen and an understanding of practice management and business growth
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and sound professional judgement
- Relevant qualifications in law, commerce or a related discipline
- Membership of the Governance Institute of Australia (or equivalent) will be highly regarded
Why Join MUFG Corporate Markets?
This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's leading corporate governance teams and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Listed Practice.
You will work alongside highly regarded governance professionals, partner with some of Australia's most recognised listed organisations and contribute to the growth of a business with strong market presence and ambitious plans for the future.
In return, you'll enjoy:
- A genuine leadership opportunity with significant influence and visibility
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of listed company clients
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a specialist directorship practice
- A collaborative, high-performing and supportive culture
MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and digital and print communications. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
