Our client is a provider of fund administration services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
They are keen to recruit a proactive candidate (ideally fully CGI qualified with c.6+ years relevant experience, including some gained in a listed environment) to join their team of 14 professionals who work in the Fund & Corporate Services department for their listed, investment trust, and AIM clients. A full job description is available on request.
You will make a significant contribution to the team, holding responsibility and autonomy for service delivery to UK Listed Funds and SPV structures. Board support experience is essential for the role and preferably gained within an Investment Manager or Investment Trust. Responsible for all aspects of Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance support including arrangements for and attendance at board, committee and shareholder meetings, preparing and filing documentation, reviewing the corporate governance section of the annual report and accounts, regulatory compliance and statutory returns, quarterly corporate governance reporting to Boards, to contribute to the raising of the company’s Corporate Governance profile and the sharing of knowledge and learning with the wider company Cosec community with an emphasis on mentoring and developing the team.
The successful candidate is likely to have the following skills and qualities;
- CGI qualified.
- 6+ years of experience.
- Board support experience.
- Leadership skills – ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Communication skills – clear and concise communication.
- Delegation skills – ensuring accountability and follow-up.
- Empathy and interpersonal skills to manage team dynamics.
- Time management – setting and meeting deadlines.
- Good organisational and planning capability.
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Client focused.