Company Secretary - Funds

Consulting Vanuatu Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holidays

Pension

Bonus

Travel Tax Incentives

Canteen

Gym

Educational Assistance

Annual Reviews

Job summary

Top Tier Law Firm is seeking a Company Secretary for Funds. The candidate should have at least 3 years of Funds CS experience, with CGI Part Qualification acceptable. Hybrid working and strong regulatory knowledge are key.

The role includes board pack preparation, governance activities, and liaising with senior management to meet Central Bank requirements. The total package can reach up to €80,000 with a salary up to €60,000 and benefits including holidays, pension, bonus, and education

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Funds Company Secretarial experience is essential.
• Qualified Company Secretary preferred but not required (CGI Part Qualified acceptable).
• Strong attention to detail and proofing skills are essential.
• Ability to handle under pressure and adapt to shifting time expectations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the business of entities by setting agendas and preparing Board packs.
• Coordinating and attending Board Meetings and AGMs; minutes and actions.
• Liaising with senior management and ensuring regulatory requirements for minutes are met.
• Assisting with establishment and liquidation of corporate entities and updating Terms of Reference.

Skills

Funds governance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

CGI Part Qualified

Company Secretary qualification preferred

Job description

Our client, a Top Tier Law Firm are seeking a Company Secretary to work in the area of Funds. Candidates should be at least CGI part qualified and have experience of compliance \ corporate governance considerations that relate to the funds industry. Working knowledge of the 2014 Companies Act is a must.

Salary: to €60k

Benefits: Hybrid working (3 days in 2 days at home) 25 days holidays, Pension, Bonus, Travel Tax Incentives, Canteen, Gym, Educational Assistance, Annual Reviews and more.

Total Package: Worth up to €80k

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the business of a range of entities through the setting of agendas and preparation and distribution of Board packs;
• Coordinating and attending Board Meetings and shareholder meetings/AGMs where appropriate;
• Preparing Minutes and matters arising for the Boards or Committees;
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with senior members the client’s management team.
• Working with the Funds and Asset Management department to ensure that Board Pack submissions are of a high standard and that they meet Central Bank requirements for minutes and are suitable for presentation to the Board;
• Assisting with the establishment and liquidation of corporate entities;
• Assisting in ensuring that all Board and Committee Terms of References are regularly reviewed and updated as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years' Funds Company Secretarial experience is essential
• Qualified Company Secretary preferred but not a pre-requisite (will accept candidates who are CGI Part Qualified)
• Strong attention to detail and proofing skills essential
• Ability to work under pressure and to flex/adapt to shifting time expectations
• High level of organisational skills with a good ability to prioritise workloads and work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the funds industry
• Successful candidates must be able to maintain the confidence of the Boards and Committees and must have worked in the investment/funds management industry. They should have a good knowledge of investment management and regulatory jurisdictions and ideally either be undertaking or have completed professional CGI exams.