Job Description
12 Month FTC Assistant Company Secretary with a Leading Global Financial Services Platform
About the Role:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Company Secretary to join the Legal team of a leading alternative investment manager on a 12 month FTC maternity cover basis. This is a broad and engaging role, combining company secretarial, regulatory compliance, and project management responsibilities across a diverse portfolio of group and affiliated entities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Act as UK Company Secretary for multiple groups and affiliated entities
* Manage Companies House filings, ensuring timely statutory updates and ongoing compliance
* Prepare board and committee packs, agendas, and supporting documentation
* Coordinate and organise board and committee meetings
* Draft high-quality, accurate minutes, including those relating to complex board discussions and regulatory and compliance matters
* Oversee filings for the Register of Overseas Entities
* Provide governance oversight and act as a board observer for selected groups and affiliated entities, including Entity Management and TCSP services
* Support the onboarding of new entities for Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) services
* Assist with the ongoing administration of entities within the group, including due diligence and project-related work
* Manage the Group’s due diligence process for external service providers
* Support and lead ad hoc projects as required
Experience and Qualifications Required:
* Previous experience in UK company secretarial work (formal qualification not essential)
* Strong working knowledge of Companies House and HMRC filings and systems
* Good understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements
* Familiarity with the HM Land Registry Portal
* Experience using Dasseti
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proven project management and organisational capabilities
* Demonstrated experience in supporting and minuting board and committee meetings
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently