Welcome to AlRayan Bank UK, the nation’s most successful Sharia‑compliant bank and proud winner of the 2026 HR Brilliance Award for “Best Company to Work For.”
AlRayan Bank UK is an extraordinary and flourishing institution that celebrates diversity and values ethics. As a prominent member of the AlRayan Bank Group - formerly Masraf Al Rayan, and one of the largest banks in Qatar, we are fuelled by an unwavering ambition for excellence, promising you an exhilarating journey ahead.
At AlRayan Bank UK, we embrace change as an opportunity for positive transformation. Currently, our focus lies on building a culture of inclusivity and diversity, creating an environment where every individual's unique perspectives are valued.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and flexibility, and we are committed to empowering our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Bank is going through the most successful period in its history, and this success is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our incredible team. Join us on this exciting venture, where you'll have the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment.
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Board Secretary and EA to the Executive Committee at our London Office.
The role will act as a key support function for both the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring effective governance, meeting administration, stakeholder management and executive coordination. The successful individual will be a central point of contact across the organisation and will help ensure the smooth running of Board and ExCo activity, while maintaining high standards of governance and corporate administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and advising on Board governance matters and governance best practice.
- Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including annual planning cycles.
- Preparing agendas, collating Board papers and maintaining governance records.
- Attending Board and Committee meetings and preparing accurate minutes and action logs.
- Supporting the Chair, CEO and Board members as required on governance-related matters.
- Providing Executive Assistant support to the Executive Committee.
- Coordinating ExCo meetings, preparing minutes and tracking actions.
- Managing Executive Committee administration and facilitating effective communication across leadership teams.
- Acting as a liaison point for key internal and external stakeholders where appropriate.
- Supporting international stakeholder engagement, including liaison with contacts in Qatar where required.
- Maintaining key governance registers and supporting regulatory or audit requests relating to Board governance activities.
- Managing, leading and developing the Front of House and Office Support function, maintaining oversight of service standards and the reception.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience of supporting a Board in a Company Secretary capacity, displaying knowledge of UK Corporate Governance and being able to advise when required.
- Experience of assisting executive level management teams in a Financial Services setting.
- Experience of working in regulatory environment is essential.
- Strong working background of managing Board and Committee meetings (including agendas, minuting, and follow-up actions)
- Experience of building and managing effective relationships at senior level.
- Ability to cope with a large workload, whilst maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a calm, proficient and professional manner.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent planning, organisational and personal effectiveness skills, including time management and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extremely discrete and confidential approach to the work involved.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations.
- Occasional international travel when required.
- Arabic language skills would be desirable but are not essential.
Behavioural Competencies
You will be required to demonstrate our 1Team values and associated behaviours which are outlined below:
- Trusted to do the right thing
To act with total integrity. Put the customer first and stick to our promises.
- Empowered to own
To embrace change, take responsibility and ask for help when needed.
- Able to deliver
To draw on each other’s strengths and believe in ‘no blame’ and ‘no ego’s’. Show resilience.
- Motivated to succeed
To be passionate about our work. Look for opportunities to learn and grow and celebrate each other’s success.
Conduct
We expect staff to follow the standards required by our regulators. At all times:
- Act with integrity
- Act with due skill, care and diligence
- Be open and co-operative with regulators
- Pay due regard to the interests of customers and colleagues and treat them fairly
- Observe proper standards of market conduct
- Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing bank where we can offer exceptional opportunities for you to make your mark and progress your career in a diverse, ethical bank that you can actually believe in.
Empowering your career, together we’ll deliver banking you can believe in.