Head of Corporate Secretarial (SEVP)

Citco GSGS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in alternative asset servicing is seeking a strategic leader for Corporate Secretarial services in Greater London. This role requires over 15 years of corporate services experience and advanced qualifications in law or business. Responsibilities include implementing strategic objectives, leading global teams, and driving business development. The position offers an opportunity to shape the direction of a rapidly growing sector within the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in corporate services with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven expertise in business process optimization and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and execution of CoSec services globally.
• Drive implementation of Future Target Operating Model and client servicing.
• Spearhead marketing initiatives and strategic business development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Business, or Finance

Professional qualifications in Corporate Secretarial practice

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in Alternative Asset servicing, corporate governance and related Ancillary services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $2.7 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional services to meet our clients’ current & future servicing needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our global Alternative Asset servicing is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. As a Global Leader of our Corporate Secretarial (CoSec) offering, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund & SPV structures that our clients can depend upon. Our Cosec services is one of our fastest growing global ancillary business supporting our core Administration services across the Alternative Asset servicing industry.

Qualifications

About You:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in corporate services, with significant leadership experience
• Advanced degree in relevant field (Law, Business, Finance) and/or professional qualifications in Corporate Secretarial practice
• Deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory frameworks and comprehensive Alternative Asset structures knowledge
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management and relationship building
• Proven expertise in business process optimization and change management
• Exceptional leadership abilities with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Success Metrics

Achievement of Future Model Objectives, financial targets, digital transformation success, operational efficiency improvements, and client satisfaction rates.

Responsibilities

Your Role

Lead the global strategic direction, development, and execution of Citco's Corporate Secretarial (CoSec) services as a key ancillary service offering, while driving the implementation of the Future Target Operating Model (TOM), location strategy, centralized client servicing and integration within Citco’s global servicing platform. Responsible for delivering ambitious financial goals, ensuring operational excellence, and achieving transformation objectives across all regions.

Reports to

CoSec Advisory Committee which includes Heads of Lines of Business, Global Operations and Transformation Office

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Drive implementation of the Future Target Operating Model for CoSec services globally
• Lead digitization initiatives and integration across business lines while maintaining CoSec independence
• Execute scale and complexity management strategies with robust risk and control frameworks

Financial Performance & Business Development

• Overall P&L responsibility for global CoSec business with ambitious revenue growth targets
• Monitor cost/revenue metrics and drive operational efficiency improvements
• Spearhead marketing initiatives, client acquisition, and strategic business development
• Lead high-level client pitches, negotiations, and contract management

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build strategic relationships with key clients and prospects ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Serve as director for select legal entities, maintaining compliance and safeguarding Citco's interests
• Foster collaboration with other Lines of Business and group functions

Product Innovation & Operations

• Lead continuous evolution of CoSec product offerings and platform consolidation
• Oversee operational architecture development and technological advancement
• Drive global consistency in service delivery and value-added services integration

People Leadership & Change Management

• Build and lead high-performing global teams through organizational transformation
• Implement talent management strategies and drive employee engagement
• Lead change management initiatives and staff retraining for TOM implementation