Senior Manager, Corporate Secretarial

Ink Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Brand new CBD offices

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ink Recruitment partners with a leading global financial services business to appoint a Senior Manager who will own and deliver company secretarial services for a diverse client base. You will lead, nurture a capable team and oversee critical client relationships, ensuring precise, compliant governance delivery.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep governance expertise, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvement across jurisdictions, with hybrid Sydney-based work and

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in company secretarial or corporate governance services.
• 2+ years in a management or team leadership capacity.
• Chartered Secretary qualification (ACG/FCG) or equivalent highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of governance principles and statutory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multi-jurisdictional clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of company secretarial services, ensuring statutory/regulatory obligations are met on time.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and onboard new accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing governance team.
• Identify process improvements and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with governance standards and risk management.

Skills

Governance

Leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACG/FCG Chartered Secretary

Job description

• Senior leadership role overseeing company secretarial for a global fs business.
• Mentor and grow a capable team while owning key client relationships.
• Package 190K-200K + annual bonus. Sydney based, hybrid working.

A leading global financial services business is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the delivery of company secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a governance professional ready to step into a leadership role with genuine scope for impact, autonomy, and career progression.

As Senior Manager, you'll own the delivery of company secretarial services across a varied client base, ensuring every engagement is precise, compliant, and client-focused.

Key areas of focus include:

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of company secretarial services, ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met accurately, on time, and in line with client expectations.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, lead onboarding of new accounts, and translate client needs into practical governance solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, managing workloads, supporting professional growth, and driving a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and contribute to operational excellence and business development initiatives.
• Ensure all work meets legislative and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of governance and risk management.

You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a genuine passion for governance best practice. Ideally, you'll have:

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in company secretarial or corporate governance services, including at least 2 years in a management or team leadership capacity.
• A Chartered Secretary qualification (ACG/FCG) or an equivalent governance credential is highly regarded, though candidates with strong equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance principles, statutory compliance requirements, and company secretarial best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues, and offices across multiple jurisdictions.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, paired with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

This is a chance to build a long-term career with a business that values its people.

Benefits include:

• A supportive, collaborative team culture within a global organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio and cross-border governance work.
• Hybrid working flexibility, brand new offices in the CBD
• A comprehensive benefits package (specifics to be confirmed).

If you're an experienced governance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.