Company Secretary Manager – Professional Services

£London, Competitive

Our client, a renowned corporate services provider, have asked for our help in sourcing them an experienced Company Secretarial professional to join their friendly, dynamic team. The role will see you assisting the building and leading of the new sub-team within the Company Secretarial department. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ experience working in a Company Secretarial role within a professional services firm and possess the gravitas to initiative, and maintain, relationships with clients. If you are driven and are wanting to take the next step in your career, do get in touch!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a new Company Secretarial sub-team, including assisting with the recruitment of new team members
• Oversee the day-to-day Company Secretarial operations of the entities managed by the company, including incorporations, share allotment, capital reduction, buy back, loan notes and power of attorney
• Supervise the preparation of board and shareholders’ meetings and ensure processes and turnaround are adhered to
• Lead the set-up and/or take-on of new client structures, including:
• Ensure a corporate services agreement is in place
• Review client structure charts, assess risks and due diligence required and coordinate with the relevant Compliance on-boarding process
• Ensure smooth transfer of the entities’ date from the incumbent to the company
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and take the appropriate action on behalf of clients and internally.
• Undertake management responsibilities for your team, including allocation of workflows, day to day HR functions and conducting processes
• Support the senior management with the business development activities, such as preparing the fee proposals and attending meetings with prospects
• Responsible for the finance KPIs

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree and/or ICSA (or equivalent) qualification
• Minimum of 5 years Company Secretarial experience
• Experience in a professional services environment a bonus
• Proven experience managing corporate international structures
• Knowledge of Diligent entities preferably

Personal Attitudes and Behaviours

• Solid communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent organisation skills
• Able to work well under pressure

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