Associate Director, Company Matters

Working closely with the Senior Leadership team to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Company Matters business strategy, bringing senior managerial skills to the team. To support the Managing Director of Company Matters in driving the external and internal profile of the business, focusing on client relationships to deliver best-in-class services through gold standard relationship management. Achieving recognition of the business to enable us to meet our business plan and develop the capabilities of our team.

Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities

• Line management responsibilities for members of the Senior Management and Management Teams, providing leadership, guidance on management of business practices, HR functions, performance management and professional development processes.
• Ensure that Senior Management and Management Teams are supported in their development and provided with stretching opportunities.
• Set an example (and ensure that Senior Management and Management Teams are setting an example) to all team members, encouraging behaviours that foster good team spirit, support individual and team development and align with the expectations of Link Group.
• Providing leadership on high profile external partnerships and industry relationships, bringing gravitas and experience to those interactions.
• Bring project management experience to both internal projects, ensuring that the delivery is managed appropriately and is delivered by team members at the appropriate level.
• Monitor the profitability and quality of workflows undertaken by the Company Matters business and encourage team members to do the same.
• Take a leading role in contributing to the strategic direction of the business in terms of the development/retention of our client base and resource, the shaping and evolution of our services and our profile in the market place and within Link Group.
• Overseeing our Ahead Programme, working closely with the Group Marketing function to deliver a profile raising industry platform.
• Raising the profile of our team and our service offering through internal and external events and initiatives, including panel participation, making presentations, networking, etc.
• Establish and maintain relationships with intermediaries, introducers and third party service providers with a view to generating leads and enhancing the business’ offering and reputation as the primary company secretarial service provider in the UK.
• Collectively responsible for identifying potential new products, services, sectors and partnerships and working with the Managing Director to identify potential new jurisdictions and acquisitions to support the continued growth of our team.
• Monitor expenditure and revenues to ensure that we meet our profit targets.
• Support the Managing Director with internal financial and risk reporting obligations.
• Build strong working relationships across our teams in London and Exeter and with other parts of Link Group.

Experience & Personal Attributes

• Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to the commercial success of professional services businesses.
• Understanding of the professional services model and experience of adapting/refining business models to adapt to growth and market change.
• Strong presentational and communication skills.
• Desire to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and discipline themselves and others.
• Proven people management experience.
• Ability to relate to individuals at all levels and a willingness to take a hands-on role when necessary.
• The ability to make a strategic contribution and to bring challenge to the senior management team.
• P&L or budget management experience.
• Professional services experience.
• Business development experience.
• Experience of delivering training programmes.
• Legal and/or accounting qualifications.

Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.

Our Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions.

We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe. Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.

Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values. We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.