Head of Group Governance

About us

Are you passionate about FinTech and ready to make a tangible impact in a dynamic company where your decisions shape the future? Altery could be the next chapter in your professional journey

We're seeking the dedicated and experienced Head of Group Governance who
will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Group's governance framework, including policy oversight, governance processes, and fostering a strong culture and awareness of governance across the business. The role ensures that governance standards are consistently applied across the Group, supports compliance with internal and external requirements, and promotes a culture of accountability and transparency. The role holder is accountable for ensuring all governance activities are executed in compliance with regulatory and internal obligations, while maintaining independence through strict adherence to the Group's segregation of duties principle. 

If this sounds like you, join us and help shape the future of financial services

What you'll be doing

Governance Support

• Coordinate the development, approval, and rollout of governance policies, procedures, and standards across the Group.
• Monitor compliance with governance processes and escalate areas of concern to senior leadership.
• Maintain oversight of governance registers, including policy renewals, delegations of authority, and governance committee actions.
• Create, maintain, and track a seasonal governance reporting schedule, ensuring timely delivery of packs, minutes, and reporting obligations.
• Observe segregation of duties and adhere to the Group's Conflicts of Interest Policy, declaring and managing any actual or potential conflicts in accordance with established procedures.

Training & Governance Culture

• Design, deliver, and maintain training programs that strengthen governance knowledge and application across the Group.
• Develop governance-specific learning materials (e.g. policy awareness, compliance modules, and role-based governance responsibilities) 
• Lead awareness initiatives and campaigns that embed governance principles into day-to-day practices, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making.

Committee & Administration Support

• Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
• Coordinate governance reporting requirements (internal and external), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Risk & Compliance Interface

• Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align governance processes with regulatory obligations.
• Support internal audits and external reviews by providing governance documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance controls and recommend improvements.

What You'll Bring To Us

• At least 5 years experience in governance, compliance, or corporate administration.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including reporting lines (entity, statutory, functional) and escalation procedures.
• Ability to recognise, declare, and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest, and maintain independence of judgment.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Ability to apply professional judgement, evaluate alternatives, and document clear rationales for governance decisions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.

Nice-to-have

• Experience and knowledge of FCA regulations
  
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in corporate environments is advantageous.
• Experience supporting committees, boards, or senior leadership teams is desirable.
• Ability to liaise with senior Stakeholders on governance related matters. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and regions. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret governance and compliance requirements.

What we offer

• Team and our Product: We are team players and we are passionate about our
  product and understand what we aim to achieve and the impact it will make.
  
• Growth Opportunities: You can Influence and shape our story while advancing your career.
  
• Flexibility: We always listen to our people and can be flexible with arrangements.
  
• Hybrid or Remote Working: We don't expect you to be in the office every day.
  
• Local Market Perks: Enjoy insurance coverage, local perks, and beautiful offices.
  
  

Why to join us
We may not be perfect, but our strength lies in our resilience. Facing challenges with our expertise, positive attitude, and a supportive environment where everyone relies on one another gives us confidence in what we do. We empower our people to make decisions, explore, and experiment — micromanagement isn't our style. We reward those who take on additional responsibilities and go the extra mile.

We are proud of how diverse and unique we are. We thrive on diverse views, love learning from one another, and believe that our differences fuel our curiosity