Corporate Governance Senior Officer

Alter Domus; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA support

Study leave

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring

Sports and social committees

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Alter Domus Jersey seeks a Senior Officer to manage corporate governance, board secretarial services and company secretarial duties for a diverse client portfolio, including funds and holding companies.

You will bridge management and junior staff, review work for directors, and train team members to deliver quality service. Training opportunities and career development are emphasized within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for role and building client/board relationships.
• Possess or be working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Strong organisation, ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Ambitious, energetic and communicative.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, board members, intermediaries via in person/phone/email.
• Prepare for board and shareholders' meetings including agenda and papers and minutes.
• Ensure compliance with the JFSC Code of Corporate Governance where appropriate.
• Maintain statutory records and filings.
• Review, circulate and complete transaction documentation.
• Support fund administration team with investor servicing, onboarding, transactions, draw downs, distributions.
• Assist with Know Your Customer / Due Diligence and promoter/corporate files.
• Attend industry events to represent Alter Domus and strengthen relationships.
• Liaise with Financial Reporting for year-end and interim accounts for sign-off.
• Facilitate execution of client legal documentation.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Initiative

Teamwork and service

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

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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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• You will have day to day responsibility for the Corporate Governance, Board Management and Company Secretarial services for a portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities including funds, feeder vehicles general partners and holding companies, and will act as one of the main liaison and points of contact for these matters relating to the client.


• You will be an important link between management through to junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work carried out for your clients. You will review work produced for submission to directors and senior management.


• You will work in conjunction with other members of the Team in providing on the job training to ensure a comprehensive Company Secretarial Service


• While employed as a Senior Officer you will be required to attend training to enhance your skills and learn new ones as well.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 for board and shareholders' meetings, including drafting of agenda, preparation of board papers, attending meetings as a representative of Alter Domus Jersey in its capacity as Company Secretary producing minutes and action point schedules.


• Ensuring compliance with the JFSC’s Code of Corporate Governance where appropriate


• Maintenance of statutory records for entities and ensuring filing requirements are met.


• Review, circulation and completion of transaction documentation.


• Support the fund administration team in respect of investor servicing, client on-boarding, investment transactions, draw downs, distributions and other administrative activities.


• When required, assisting with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer / Client Due Diligence and promoter / corporate files.


• Attend industry and networking events to represent Alter Domus thus creating and strengthening relationships; and


• Liaise with the Financial Reporting teams for year end and interim accounts for sign off by the Boards; and


• Facilitate the execution of all client legal documentation.


• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
  

YOUR PROFILE:

• Have a passion for your role and for building successful client and Board relationships through teamwork and high standards of service


• Hold a relevant professional qualification or be working towards one.


• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and be able to take initiative to act without waiting for direction where appropriate.


• Be ambitious, a good communicator with a high level of energy and commitment


• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines when asked.

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

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