Company Secretary Manager

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Managing a team providing Company Secretary services to clients, you serve as a manager of our people and a critical liaison with our clients. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of company secretarial service to various complex fund and corporate entities. As a Manager, you will have up to date technical knowledge and ensure operational excellence is delivered to clients, providing support, guidance and mentoring to staff.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Lead a Cosec team providing company secretarial services to fund and corporate clients serviced by Alter Domus across a range of jurisdictions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for our clients’ boards of directors, representing Alter Domus and ensuring governance support at the highest levels.
• Ensuring effective completion of client transactions to include preparation and/or review of the necessary corporate approvals, statutory filings, statutory registers updates etc.
• Collaborating with colleagues, clients and other counterparties on the setup and/or on-boarding of client structures, and administering complex international structures.
• Oversee services to clients and ensure operational processes are delivered to a high quality and in a timely manner.
• Manage team resourcing and allocation, providing leadership support and guidance on best practice.
• Corresponding with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors.
• Preparing for and participating in board and shareholders' meetings and ensuring processes and turnaround are adhered to.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking the appropriate action on behalf of clients and internally.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification.
• Have relevant experience managing fund and corporate structures of a similar nature and strong company secretarial knowledge.
• Knowledge of other areas such tax, accounting, regulatory and AML requirements is of benefit.
• Proven capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative when appropriate.
• Demonstrated effective communication and management skills and be proficient at managing and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated success in supporting boards and transactions.
• Possess a flexible and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to deliver excellent client service.

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WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave 
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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