Corporate Governance Officer

Alter Domus; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study leave

Flexible holidays + birthday day

Mentoring program

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Alter Domus in the United Kingdom is seeking a capable Company Secretarial Officer to support the setup and onboarding of client structures, including international entities, and to administer statutory records.

You will assist with KYC/CDD, board and shareholder meetings, filings, and day-to-day operations, working with clients, banks, lawyers, and tax advisors. A professional qualification or law degree is helpful, and Blueprint/Diligent experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• One year or more of company secretarial experience or a law degree.
• Prior Blueprint/Diligent experience would be a plus.
• Demonstrates strong communication and ability to build client relationships.
• Organised with attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects.
• Flexible, hands-on, proactive with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Setup/on-boarding of client structures and administering complex international structures.
• Assist with KYC/CDD and promoter/corporate files.
• Interact with clients, boards, banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors.
• Prepare documents for company secretarial transactions and arrange filings.
• Prepare for and participate in board and shareholders' meetings.
• Maintain statutory records and monitor annual filings.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory environment.
• Manage day-to-day operations of entities.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Law degree

Blueprint / Diligent

Enthusiastic attitude

Team spirit

Client relationships

Initiative

Organised

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication

Education

Law degree

Company secretarial qualification

Tools

Blueprint / Diligent

Job description

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

You will have day to day responsibility for a varied portfolio of containing a mix of real estate and private equity corporate entities, and will act as one of the main liaison and points of contact for all company secretarial matters relating to the client;

While employed as an Officer you will have the opportunity to attend training to enhance your current skills and learn new ones as well;

Your role

• Working on the setup and / or on-boarding of client structures, and administering complex international structures;
• Assisting with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer / Client Due Diligence and promoter / corporate files;
• Interaction with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication;
• Preparing the documents for various company secretarial transactions (e.g. incorporation, share allotment, capital reduction, change of directors, strike off, amendment of articles of association, power of attorney etc.) and arranging the necessary filings;
• Preparing for and participating in board and shareholders' meetings;
• Maintenance of statutory records for entities and monitoring annual statutory filings;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking the appropriate action;
• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the entities.

Your profile

• Holding a relevant professional qualification or be working towards one would be an asset but not a requirement;
• You have one year or more of company secretarial experience or hold a law degree;
• Prior Blueprint experience (now called Diligent) would be a plus;
• You are keen to learn and possess an enthusiastic attitude;
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
• You adopt a flexible and hands-on approach;
• You are organised with an eye for detail;
• You have the ability to prioritise and to handle multiple projects simultaneously is essential;
• You possess good communication skills and you are able to deal with people at all levels.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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