Company Secretarial Manager, Funds

We are seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Manager to join a Fund Administration team, overseeing the delivery of company secretarial services to a portfolio of regulated investment managers, funds and associated entities. This is a varied role focused on corporate governance, statutory compliance and building strong relationships with client boards and internal teams. Hybrid working is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage company secretarial services for a portfolio of Jersey investment funds, regulated fund services businesses and associated entities
• Attend board meetings, prepare agendas and electronic board packs, and ensure accurate minutes and follow-up actions
• Oversee statutory filings, registers and records, including annual confirmation statements, tax and substance returns, and RBO filings
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Jersey company law and relevant regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Develop and maintain effective corporate governance frameworks, meeting schedules and compliance diaries
• Work closely with administration, accounting, compliance and other internal teams to deliver a coordinated, high-quality service
• Support the incorporation of new client entities and contribute to company secretarial projects and process improvements
• Provide guidance, training and mentoring to junior team members, promoting consistency and best practice

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8–10 years' relevant experience within the finance industry, ideally with a strong background in Jersey investment funds and regulated management companies
• Strong knowledge of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and the applicable legal and regulatory framework
• A strong academic background, with a professional qualification or working towards membership of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI), or equivalent
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and related legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering regulations
• Proven experience managing company secretarial requirements across a portfolio of entities

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised
• Confident building effective relationships with client boards, directors, investment managers, professional advisers and internal teams
• Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and company secretarial, entity-management and electronic board-portal systems
• Open to embracing new technology, including AI tools, to improve processes and service delivery
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey

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