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ICSA is the chartered membership and qualifying body for people working in governance, risk and compliance, including company secretaries. With over 120 years' experience, we develop the skills, knowledge and experience of governance professionals through our qualifications, training, high-quality guidance and technical know-how.
Website: www.icsa.org.uk

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Company secretaries are governance professionals who support and advise the boards of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The company secretary helps directors and trustees to keep organisations true to their strategic purpose and ensure they operate successfully within the law. Practitioners need to be highly versed in company law, governance and compliance. Whether entering the profession as a graduate, or switching from a related field such as law or finance we have a route for you.

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Company secretaries come to the profession from many different backgrounds, qualified company secretaries may also work as heads of governance, legal counsel or in roles with responsibilities for risk and compliance in their organisation. Find out more about the role of a company secretary, whether you're looking for your first role or are thinking about a career change. There's specialist career advice too, and information on work placements and training schemes.

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A governance career rewards individuals with highly developed intellectual capability, discretion and the interpersonal skills to develop relationships of influence across an organisation, but especially with powerful and successful directors. Visit our careers hub where you can find all the careers information you need, whatever stage you're at – from finding out more about governance and company secretarial work as a career, to landing your first role, work placements and training.

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ACT sets the global benchmark for treasury excellence. With members and students in 100 countries, ACT’s globally-recognised qualifications are highly regarded by employers worldwide. Being ACT qualified means people have the expertise to manage money and risk effectively, while planning long term financial strategies. It’s a dynamic and lucrative career where people can make a real difference to the success of any business.
Website: http://www.treasurers.org
Recruitment link: http://www.treasurers.org/learning/profession

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Confidence in treasury management begins with ACT qualifications. Being ACT qualified is a benchmark of competence; a standard upon which employers, colleagues and clients can rely which is why we have members in 89% of the FTSE 100. Our treasury and finance training courses suit people of all levels. Whether corporate, banking or advisory, we focus on providing technical and practical skills that can be put to immediate use to bring instant benefits to the individual and the business.

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ACT professional network is the route to treasury excellence. As the leading professional body for treasury, we provide a wide range of career development and networking opportunities centred around qualifications and training courses; conferences, breakfast briefings and thought-leadership forums; publications, technical updates and best-practice guidance. From graduates to seasoned practitioners, you can keep up-to-date with current treasury practice, find the latest treasury jobs and get practical career advice from the ACT website and The Treasurer magazine

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Corporate treasurers manage the company’s financial risk and are integral to the development of business strategy. Future steps on the career ladder could include Group Treasurer, Finance Director and even Chief Executive. If you want to work in a fast-paced environment and be one of the top earners in finance, treasury is for you. Qualified treasurers with experience can expect a six-figure salary with additional higher earning opportunities.

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Actuaries are highly regarded professionals; they are excellent problem solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of financial systems. An actuarial career is enormously intellectually satisfying. Actuaries possess unique mathematical, analytical, communication and management skills. These skills lie behind many high-level strategic decisions made by large companies and governments, and can have a significant impact on legislation, businesses and peoples' lives.
Website: http://www.actuaries.org.uk
Recruitment link: http://www.actuaries.org.uk/become-actuary/routes-qualifying

We are the voice of a worldwide community of 140,000* members committed to championing better work and working lives. We've been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years. Through our expertise and research, we provide a valuable point of view on the rapidly changing world of work. And for our members we're the career partner of choice, setting professional standards and providing the expertise to drive the HR and L&D; professions forward.
Website: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-careers
Recruitment link: http://hr-jobs.peoplemanagement.co.uk

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