Subsidiary Governance Manager

Responsibilities

• Support Directors of Shell entities and senior internal stakeholders with company secretarial matters and internal governance procedures.
• Organize and conduct Board Meetings, including drafting proposals, distributing agendas, producing minutes, and tracking action items.
• Act as a corporate governance compliance officer to ensure global entities comply with all statutory provisions.
• Advise on Board papers, documentation for shareholder meetings, and legal entity administration.
• Manage company incorporations and process all formalities for new entities.
• Oversee junior team members and manage workload reallocation as priorities change.
• Utilize automation tools and technology to improve governance processes and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Qualified Company Secretary (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in subsidiary management within a global or highly matrixed multinational company.
• Advanced proficiency in English (other language skills are a plus).
• Experience completing corporate filings across multiple global jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI) and Diligent Entities.
• Strong ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and diverse, virtual teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GEMS, SharePoint, Docusign, and ServiceNow.
• Background as a corporate lawyer with extensive company secretarial experience.
• Experience documenting processes and developing process manuals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition and technology.
• Access to a wide range of training and professional development programs.
• A values-led culture that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Diverse and inclusive global work environment with international career opportunities.

About the Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. Our strategy, Powering Progress, focuses on providing more and cleaner energy solutions as we work toward becoming a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.