Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their growing governance and compliance team on a permanent, full-time basis. With operations in Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland, the organisation provides bespoke services to a broad client base across both regulated and unregulated sectors. This is a client-facing role that involves managing a portfolio of clients, leading onboarding projects, overseeing team output, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and best practice corporate governance standards.
Job Duties:
- Manage a diverse client portfolio and build strong, trusted relationships
- Attend board and general meetings, prepare or review related documentation, and complete post-meeting actions
- Advise client boards in line with knowledge and experience
- Oversee bespoke client projects on both an ad-hoc and ongoing basis
- Develop and maintain governance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
- Review and/or prepare Guernsey incorporations and ensure statutory filings and payments are completed
- Review and/or prepare work relating to registered office and resident agent duties
- Lead client onboarding to ensure alignment with internal processes
- Manage team calendars and track outstanding client-related tasks
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory filings
- Liaise with clients, service providers, and internal teams efficiently and professionally
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Identify and resolve challenges affecting service delivery
- Attend local and off-island business development events
- Remain up to date with constitutional, regulatory, and listing obligations relevant to clients
- Perform general administrative tasks as required
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, ideally in company secretarial, fund administration, or trust administration
- Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
- Sound knowledge of statutory requirements and corporate governance frameworks
- Experience in client onboarding and due diligence processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to draft accurate and concise meeting minutes
- Organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a willingness to adopt new digital tools
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
- Commitment to continuous improvement and mentoring others
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. TEP, CGI, MSc) or studying towards one
What You’ll Love:
Our client offers a modern, collaborative environment with a forward-thinking approach to governance and compliance. With access to innovative tools and support from experienced professionals, the team is dedicated to providing efficient, high-quality services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking both responsibility and development within a progressive and client-focused business.
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