Deputy Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Deputy Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Location - Dublin

Hybrid 12 month FTC

Overview

We're looking for an S&P 500 / FTSE 10 level Deputy Company Secretary and Head of Governance with extensive experience in SEC / NYSE listing rules and Irish company law. The role supports the Group Company Secretary and ensures Flutter Entertainment plc meets all legal, regulatory compliance and corporate governance obligations.

Responsibilities Board and Committee Support

• Secretary of the Audit Committee, Risk and Sustainability Committee, Compensation and HR Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee
• Primary point of contact for the Chairs of those committees
• Coordinate and facilitate Board and Committee meetings, preparing agendas, board papers, packs and minutes
• Responsible for new Non Executive Director induction programs, ongoing Director education and training, and the annual board and Committee effectiveness evaluations
• Act in the absence of the Corporate Secretary at Board and Committee meetings

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee timely preparation and filing of statutory and regulatory documents (Proxy Statement, 10 K, 10 Q, 8 K, Irish Directors' Report, and other required filings)
• Manage shareholder communications, including organising AGMs and handling shareholder inquiries
• Monitor changes to relevant legislation: U.S. corporate law, SEC regulations, listing rules, Irish company law and governance best practices; brief the Board accordingly
• Ensure the maintenance and security of corporate records, registers, statutory books and legal documents
• Design and maintain appropriate governance frameworks across the Group's global subsidiaries
• Advise on legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of governance policies

Shareholder and Stakeholder Relations

• Support Group Company Secretary with communications to shareholders, including managing AGMs/EGMs, facilitating the proxy process, and responding to governance inquiries
• Serve as key contact for external auditors, registrar (Computershare), legal counsel, and third party providers
• Work closely with the Group Reward Team, HR and external remuneration consultants to administer executive and employee share plans and incentive schemes

Project and General Management

• Lead or support corporate projects from a governance perspective (mergers & acquisitions, reorganisations, refinancing or capital raises)
• Manage and mentor the corporate secretarial team

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Company Secretary in an S&P 500 / FTSE 10 company with deep knowledge of US compliance obligations, best practice and Irish company law
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to translate complex matters into clear guidance
• High attention to detail, organised, thorough, proactive and flexible in a fast moving environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead and develop a team

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Uncapped holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• £1,000 annual self development learning fund
• Invest via the Flutter Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave