Assistant Company Secretary - Asset Management

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in asset management is seeking a proactive Assistant Company Secretary to join their London team. This role offers the chance to engage directly with senior leadership while managing board support and governance advisory tasks. With a focus on compliance and stakeholder communication, you will play a crucial role in shaping governance practices within the organization. The position provides a hybrid working arrangement, balancing in-office attendance with flexible work options. This is an exciting opportunity for a governance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK company secretarial and governance experience.
• Experience in asset management or financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and managing board planning and producing high-quality minutes.
• Advising the board on legal and governance matters.

Skills

Governance Advisory

Board Support

Compliance Activities

Minute-Taking

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree

Qualified Company Secretary

Job description

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Assistant Company Secretary - Asset Management, London

Client: Clifton Search

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced and proactive governance professional or Assistant Company Secretary seeking a challenging role within the Asset Management sector?

Do you desire senior board exposure involving board support and governance advisory work?

This international Asset Manager, managing approximately £900M AUM with 5000 employees across 60 countries, offers an opportunity for an ambitious governance professional to provide seamless board support, advisory, and compliance activities.

The role involves working for the Asset Manager’s global outsourced service provider, with your main focus being on the Asset Manager itself, effectively making this an in-house position on-site as part of a team.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Organizing and managing all aspects of board planning, including agendas, paper distribution, attendance (as Secretary and occasionally as Chair), and producing high-quality minutes.
• Developing and maintaining the group governance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Advising the board on legal and governance matters following best practices.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting statutory compliance activities, including filings.
• Serving as the main communication point for stakeholders such as boards, shareholders, and regulators.
• Coordinating annual report preparations, shareholder communications, and AGM planning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree and preferably be a qualified Company Secretary.
• Have at least 5 years of broad UK company secretarial and governance experience, including board support and minute-taking.
• Possess experience within asset management or financial services, with knowledge of FCA-regulated boards.
• Have confidence, gravitas, and strong communication skills to engage with senior leadership.
• Be well-organized, with excellent planning and time management skills, and capable of managing others.

This position is based in London (or Bristol) and offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring attendance in London for board activities as needed.

The salary is up to approximately £75,000 (negotiable), plus bonus and benefits. Applicants must have full UK work eligibility, as sponsorship is not available.