Senior Corporate Secretarial Manager

CSC (Corporation Service Company); Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC Corporation Service Company is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the delivery of company secretarial services for clients, coordinating with the Director, Head of Operations and global teams. You will oversee governance, onboarding and client relationships while driving performance and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor the team, manage key client engagements, support business development and continuous improvement initiatives across the Australia and international offices.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Corporate Governance or diploma/ degree in related disciplines (law, accounting, business and finance).
• Chartered Secretary (ACG/FCG) or equivalent governance qualification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in legal, corporate secretarial or financial services.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of company secretarial services to clients and oversee governance, compliance and quality.
• Coordinate onboarding of new clients and manage key client relationships and escalations.
• Support business development initiatives and provide governance input on complex matters.
• Monitor operational performance, team utilization and deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development for team members; oversee resource planning and capacity management.
• Drive process improvements, risk management and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Governance leadership

Client relationship management

Onboarding & implementation

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching & development

Strategic business development

Education

Corporate Governance qualification

Chartered Secretary (ACG/FCG)

Diploma/degree in law, accounting, business or finance

Job description

To lead, coordinate and oversee the delivery of company secretarial services to clients, working closely with the Director, Head of Operations and the wider team to ensure high-quality, compliant and efficient service delivery. The Senior Manager will liaise directly with clients and CSC offices globally, lead key client relationships and onboarding activities, and contribute to business development opportunities, operational excellence and transformation initiatives.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

Lead the delivery of company secretarial services

Ensure services are delivered in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and client expectations.

Provide governance support and advisory input to clients as required

Act as a key escalation point for complex client queries

Monitor service quality, operational performance and team utilisation

Client Service & Delivery

Lead the delivery of company secretarial services

Ensure services are delivered in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and client expectations.

Provide governance support and advisory input to clients as required

Act as a key escalation point for complex client queries

Monitor service quality, operational performance and team utilisation

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

Participate in client meetings, proposal discussions, and solution design activities.

Lead and coordinate onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth transition from implementation to business-as-usual service delivery.

Maintain strong, trusted relationships with key clients as a primary point of contact

Liaise effectively with clients and CSC offices to ensure seamless service delivery

Identify potential cross selling opportunities by developing and maintaining a good relationship with existing clients, both locally and internationally

Support business development initiatives through technical expertise and solution design.

Build and maintain strong relationships with CSC offices globally, service providers, and internal stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach and develop team members through effective performance management, mentoring, succession planning and capability development.

Provide leadership, technical expertise and guidance on complex governance, corporate secretarial and regulatory matters.

Review and oversee team deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, consistency and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, client service excellence and continuous improvement.

Support resource planning, workload allocation and capacity management

Oversee financial management activities, including billing, fee collection, revenue capture and accurate time recording.

Identify capability gaps and implement training, development and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team performance and technical expertise.

Process Improvement & Transformation

Drive process enhancement initiatives by reviewing, developing and implementing policies, procedures and operational controls to improve efficiency, quality and risk management.

Champion change management and operational improvement initiatives that enhance client outcomes, employee engagement and business performance.

Support transformation initiatives, including automation and system enhancements

Identify and implement opportunities to improve service delivery and reduce operational risk

Compliance

Ensure compliance with governance standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.

Oversee client acceptance and onboarding compliance processes.

Act as liaison between Compliance and operational teams for complex matters.

Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.

Monitor operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Promote a strong risk and compliance culture across the team.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

Qualification in Corporate Governance or diploma/degree in related disciplines (law, accounting, business and finance)

Chartered Secretary (ACG/FCG), Chartered Governance Professional, or equivalent governance qualification preferred

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in a legal, corporate secretarial or financial services environment, and a minimum of 2 years demonstrated management experience

Strong understanding of and passion for corporate governance and corporate management services.

Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Strong team player with excellent communication skills, adaptable to new challenges and committed to continuous learning.

Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team

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Business Support Services

Corporation Service Company® (CSC®) is a worldwide leader for business, legal, and financial services. We are the preferred solutions provider for 90% of the Fortune 500®, half of the Best Global Brands (Interbrand®), nearly 10,000 law firms, and more than 3,000 financial organizations. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, we have offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

CSC offers solutions for every phase of the business life cycle. We help businesses form legal entities and maintain their good standing in thousands of U.S. and international jurisdictions. We manage annual reports, business licenses, and many other corporate filings. Our services make it easier for companies to expand their business activities into additional U.S. jurisdictions and internationally.

Wherever there's a business challenge in the U.S. or around the world, there's a good chance we have a tool to overcome it. Our technology enables smoother transactions, smarter decisions, improved compliance, easier collaboration, stronger intellectual property protection, and faster transfer and management of corporate and legal data.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

Corporation Service Company® (CSC®) is a worldwide leader for business, legal, and financial services. We are the preferred solutions provider for 90% of the Fortune 500®, half of the Best Global Brands (Interbrand®), nearly 10,000 law firms, and more than 3,000 financial organizations. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, we have offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

CSC offers solutions for every phase of the business life cycle. We help businesses form legal entities and maintain their good standing in thousands of U.S. and international jurisdictions. We manage annual reports, business licenses, and many other corporate filings. Our services make it easier for companies to expand their business activities into additional U.S. jurisdictions and internationally.

Wherever there's a business challenge in the U.S. or around the world, there's a good chance we have a tool to overcome it. Our technology enables smoother transactions, smarter decisions, improved compliance, easier collaboration, stronger intellectual property protection, and faster transfer and management of corporate and legal data.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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