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.
• Provide advice on legal entity administration, company law, and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage company incorporations and process all necessary 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 environment.
• Advanced proficiency in English (native or advanced level).
• Experience managing corporate filings across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., UK, Singapore, India, Canada, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI) and Diligent Entities.
• Strong ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in languages other than English.
• Experience with GEMS, SharePoint, DocuSign, and ServiceNow.
• Experience documenting processes and developing process manuals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the global energy transition.
• Access to diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Continuous development of transferable skills through training and development programs.
• A values-led culture that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and respect.

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 creating more value with less emissions as we transition toward a net-zero emissions energy business.