Manager - Corporate and Funds

Apex Group Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Manager – Real Assets to oversee company secretarial and corporate governance services for major clients. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in company secretarial roles, specifically in the financial services industry. A strong knowledge of UK Company law is necessary, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will manage varied client portfolios and support governance processes effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of company secretarial experience in financial services.
• Experience in Real Assets or Corporate Services is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and corporate governance matters.
• Prepare and implement client-specific governance procedures.
• Assist in transaction management processes.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Knowledge of UK Company law

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise deadlines

Education

CGI qualified or part‑qualified at CGQP level

Job description

Manager – Real Assets

As a Manager - Real Assets, you will primarily be responsible for a team providing company secretarial and corporate governance services to a number of Apex's largest clients, principally investment funds and underlying corporate vehicle structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a detailed understanding of client portfolios, entity‑specific requirements, and applicable statutory regulations/requirements and act as a source of guidance to other team members.
• Manage a varied client portfolio, including all aspects of administration, corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
• Prepare and implement customer‑specific procedures in relation to the governance and reporting requirements for specific client structures.
• Attend client board meetings where necessary and review minutes/records prepared by administrators.
• Assist or lead the transaction management process for transactions such as share issuances or buybacks, corporate group restructuring or refinancing.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of company secretarial experience in the professional or financial services industry. Real Assets or Corporate Services experience is desirable.
• CGI qualified or part‑qualified at CGQP level.
• Working knowledge of UK Company law specifically relating to the obligations of UK companies and the Company Secretary's role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the business in a clear and articulate manner and with an understanding of continual improvement processes.
• Excellent communication, written management and organisation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience of providing directorships to client entities is desirable.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.