Senior Manager / Associate Director, Corporate Secretarial Services

AMETHYST ASIA PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETHYST ASIA PARTNERS PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced corporate secretarial leader to guide a team delivering governance and statutory compliance for a diverse portfolio of corporate and fund clients in Singapore.

You will oversee end-to-end services, manage key client relationships, drive efficiency, and develop talent while ensuring adherence to the Singapore Companies Act and related regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or related discipline required.
• CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Approximately 10–15 years of corporate secretarial experience in corporate services, professional services, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end corporate secretarial services for corporate entities and fund structures.
• Act as main point of contact for major clients, providing governance guidance and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Advise on statutory compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements under the Singapore Companies Act.
• Oversee board and shareholder meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and related docs.
• Review corporate actions including incorporations, share transfers, director/officer changes, restructurings and strike-offs.
• Ensure statutory registers, minute books and filings are maintained and timely.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Singapore Companies Act

Education

Degree in Law

CGI/ICSA qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced corporate secretarial professional to lead a team delivering corporate governance and statutory compliance services to a diverse portfolio of corporate and fund clients.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage key client relationships, develop teams and drive operational efficiency within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management and Corporate Secretarial Services

• Oversee the delivery of end-to-end corporate secretarial services for a portfolio of corporate entities and fund structures.
• Act as a key point of contact for major clients, providing corporate governance guidance, resolving complex matters and maintaining strong long-term relationships.
• Advise clients on statutory compliance, corporate governance matters and regulatory requirements under the Singapore Companies Act.
• Oversee board and shareholder meetings, including the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions and related documentation.
• Review and supervise corporate actions, including company incorporations, share allotments and transfers, changes in directors and officers, corporate restructuring and company strike-offs.
• Ensure statutory registers, minute books and corporate records are properly maintained, with all regulatory filings completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Review complex corporate secretarial matters and ensure a high standard of service delivery across the client portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support business development and cross-selling initiatives.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of corporate secretarial professionals, including team leaders and managers.
• Oversee resource planning, workload allocation and team capacity to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of team members.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused and high-performance team culture.
• Establish consistent quality standards and review processes to maintain accuracy and service excellence.

Operational Management and Process Improvement

• Drive operational improvements, workflow standardisation and initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor service delivery, portfolio performance and operational risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and established corporate secretarial procedures.
• Support business transformation initiatives, system enhancements and other strategic projects.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and improve the overall client experience.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Business, Accountancy, Corporate Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI/ICSA), or an equivalent qualification, will be an advantage.
• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant corporate secretarial experience, preferably gained within a corporate services provider, professional services firm or similar environment.
• Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio involving complex corporate structures and multiple entity types.
• Strong knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA filing requirements and corporate governance practices.
• Good understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to corporate service providers.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including team leaders or managers.
• Strong client relationship management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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