Our client offers innovative private client, corporate and fund administration services designed to meet their clients' needs. Operating across various jurisdictions, including Jersey and Guernsey, the client is recognised for a client-centric approach and a commitment to excellence. The Assistant Manager role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-orientated individual to engage in a diverse role that is pivotal to the business's success. This position will support the Funds team, providing essential company secretarial and corporate governance services to a varied portfolio of clients. The role is expected to encompass a range of responsibilities essential for ensuring compliance and effective governance. This position is full-time and is based in Jersey.
Job Duties:
- Provide Company Secretarial support to Jersey domiciled fund structures
- Ensure client entities comply with Jersey law, relevant fund regulations, and constitutional documents
- Prepare board meeting agendas and board materials
- Organise, attend, and minute board meetings and committee meetings, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality records
- Maintain statutory registers
- Co-ordinate Registry and JFSC filings and notifications
- Assist with internal committee meetings where appropriate
- Support client entities' adherence to corporate governance timetables
- Maintain governance registers
- Collaborate closely with compliance to support the completion of the Compliance Monitoring Programme
- Ensure governance processes align with AML/CFT, economic substance, and data protection requirements
- Provide client relationship teams with support across the full fund lifecycle, including fund launches, restructuring, and changes to constitutional documents
- Liaise with legal advisors regarding board minutes, resolutions, and statutory records
- Apply and follow internal corporate governance policies and procedures, escalating issues where necessary
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and documentation
- Promote a strong governance culture within the business
- Keep abreast of legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting fund governance in Jersey
Job Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a company secretarial, corporate governance, or fiduciary role within a fund administration team or business
- CGI qualified or working towards an industry-recognised qualification
- Ability to manage workload effectively, meeting deadlines and service standards
- Practical working knowledge of Jersey law, fund structures/vehicles, and JFSC regulatory framework including Codes of Practice
- Experience liaising with boards of directors, auditors, and legal advisors
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Previous experience with virtual boardroom products preferred
- High level of accuracy with a strong attention to detail
What You’ll Love:
You will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a supportive working environment. With a focus on client centricity and innovation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a diverse portfolio of clients. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a significant impact, then this position is perfect for you. You will thrive in an environment that promotes professional development and encourages continuous improvement while working with a talented team that shares a commitment to excellence.
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