Senior Manager - Corporate Services

Apex Fund Services (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Apex Fund Services (S) Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager – Corporate Services to independently manage complex Pte Ltd and VCC portfolios in Singapore. You will act as the named Company Secretary and lead governance, regulatory filings and client relationships with directors, fund managers and advisers.

We value strong Singapore CS practice, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree-related qualifications and professional certification preferred.
• Proven track record in Singapore corporate secretarial practice.
• Experience with Pte Ltd and VCC structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Company Secretary for client entities.
• Prepare board packs, resolutions, minutes and incorporation documents.
• Coordinate governance matters, regulatory filings and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with directors, fund managers, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior staff and improve internal processes.

Skills

Corporate secretarial

Pte Ltd & VCC governance

Client relationship management

Regulatory advisory (Companies Act, VC

Education

Degree in Corporate Administration/Law/Business

ICSA/CGI qualification

Chartered Secretary designation

Job description

Senior Manager – Corporate Services

Location : Singapore

We are looking for someone technically strong Singapore company secretary who can independently manage complex Pte Ltd and VCC portfolios, while also demonstrating exceptional client-facing skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships with directors, fund managers, and professional advisers.

Job specification

• Manage a portfolio of Singapore entities, including:

  
  
  
  

  • Private Limited Companies (Pte. Ltd.)

  
  

  • Variable Capital Companies (VCCs)

  
  

  • Foreign branches and other corporate structures (where applicable)

  
  
  
  



• Act as the named Company Secretary for clients entities.




• Act as the primary subject matter expert on Singapore company secretarial and corporate governance matters.




• Prepare and review:

  
  
  
  

  • Board resolutions and minutes

  
  

  • Members' resolutions

  
  

  • Incorporation documentation

  
  

  • Annual General Meeting documentation

  
  

  • Constitutional amendments

  
  

  • Share issuance, transfers, redemption and capital restructuring documents

  
  

  • Board meeting coordination

  
  

  • Strike off / liquidation

  
  
  
  



• Ensure timely filing of all statutory submissions with ACRA and other relevant authorities.




• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.




• Monitor compliance deadlines and ensure all regulatory obligations are met.




• Provide guidance on Companies Act and VCC Act requirements and regulatory developments.




• Support fund structures and VCC-related governance matters, including:

  
  
  
  

  • Incorporation and registration

  
  

  • Sub-funds establishment and maintenance

  
  

  • Governance and regulatory filings

  
  

  • Coordination with fund managers and service providers

  
  
  
  



• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients.




• Provide practical and commercially focused advice on corporate secretarial and governance matters.




• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service delivery.




• Understand clients' business needs and identify opportunities to enhance service value.




• Liaise effectively with, Directors and shareholders, Fund managers, Auditors, Legal counsel, Tax advisers, Regulators and government authorities, Internal operational teams.




• Coordinate complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.




• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide technical guidance.




• Mentor and train team members on Singapore corporate secretarial practices and regulatory requirements.




• Assist in developing and improving internal processes, templates, and compliance frameworks.




• Participate in regulatory change management and implementation projects.




• Ensure all engagements are completed in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards.




• Identify and escalation compliance, governance, and operational risks.




• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and due diligence exercises.

Skills Required

• Degree in Corporate Administration, Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.




• ICSA/CGI qualification or equivalent professional qualification preferred.




• Qualified Chartered Secretary will be highly regarded.




• Minimum 8–10 years' relevant company secretarial experience in Singapore.




• Strong hands-on experience handling both: Singapore Private Limited Companies (Pte. Ltd.) and Variable Capital Companies (VCCs)




• Ability to independently manage complex company secretarial matters.




• Familiarity with fund structures and investment fund governance is advantageous.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;




• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;




• Training and development opportunities

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.