Company Secretary - London Read

New Street Management Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Company Secretary to join their London-based team. This managerial role involves significant client interaction, particularly at the board level, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the listed funds sector and a strong understanding of company law and stock exchange regulations. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and wellness programs. Join a team that values teamwork and strives for excellence in client service.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonuses

Training and Qualification Support

Study Leave

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in company secretarial roles.
• ICSA qualified with substantial experience in listed companies.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and attend client board and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare board packs and maintain statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with company law and regulations.

Skills

Company Secretarial Knowledge

Understanding of Company Law

Knowledge of Stock Exchange Listing Rules

Corporate Governance Principles

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ICSA Qualification

Tools

Board Intelligence

Diligent

Convene

Job description

With continued growth across the NSM Group, we are looking for Company Secretary to join NSM Funds (UK) Limited, based in London, where we provide bespoke fund administration services to an array of sectors and fund structures, across multiple jurisdictions.

About the role

This is a full time position and will involve a large element of client contact, particularly at fund board level as well as with senior members of staff within our client base. This is a managerial level role within the organisation and the incumbent to this role is directly accountable to the Directors of the Company.

Job Accountabilities

• Arranging and attendance at client board and shareholder meetings
• Preparation of board packs for distribution in advance of board meetings
• Liaison with Directors, Promoters, Investment Advisors and Shareholders to arrange relevant meetings and resolutions
• Drafting minutes of client board and shareholder meetings
• Making statutory filings and regulatory notifications on behalf of clients
• Generally maintaining the statutory records of client entities
• Ensuring that Companies administered are operating within the scope of their Memorandum and Articles of Association, Committee Terms of Reference, law, regulation, FCA and stock exchange obligations
• Maintaining meeting and corporate reporting schedules
• Coordinating the production of Annual and Interim reports
• Drafting of corporate governance reports for board meetings and Annual and Interim reports
• Substantial relevant Listed Company experience, preferably with London listed funds sector (investment trusts, real estate investment trusts, VCT’s)
• ICSA qualified (minimum 5 years).

Special Skills Required

• Full working knowledge and understanding of company secretarial aspects of listed companies on the London Stock Exchange
• Full working knowledge and understanding of relevant company law
• Full working knowledge and understanding of regulations that are applicable to funds and related licensed entities
• Full working knowledge of stock exchange Listing Rules in London and/or other appropriate exchanges
• Understanding of other applicable regulations including DTR and MAR
• Understanding of corporate governance principles and be able to adopt a professional yet commercial approach to the application of corporate governance within entities under administration
• Understanding of valuation/accounting/trading/corporate secretarial and all other aspects of administration of listed funds and related entities
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of using Board communication portals such as Board Intelligence, Diligent, Convene
• Confident in abilities to communicate verbally and in writing

Legal Requirement

The Company must verify that all employees have the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Who We Are

NSM Group is a fast-growing company where staff gain diverse experience and participate in exciting initiatives beyond their roles. We value teamwork and offer a great benefits package, including pension contributions, private healthcare, and discretionary bonuses.

We support professional development through training, covering qualification costs, and offering study leave.

Our Wellness Committee promotes mental and physical well-being, organising exercise classes, nutrition awareness programs, and massages.

NSM fosters an inclusive, positive work environment, welcoming those who wish to make a meaningful impact within our organisation, for our clients, and in our communities.