Head of Company Secretarial and Governance (VA617)

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly created senior role supporting in the establishment, enhancement and performance of a corporate services business within a highly reputable law firm. 

The post holder will play a key role in the proactive development and delivery of the highest standard client corporate services, with the full support of senior management.  Our clients include a diverse range of companies, LLCs and partnerships, for which the role incumbent will assist with their statutory and regulatory compliance and support of their corporate meetings, transactions and governance processes. 

The candidate will also be actively encouraged to contribute towards the business as a whole by identifying improvements in processes, policies and procedures and any other service innovation changes that would further improve the client experience and ensure the highest standards of regulatory compliance and risk management for the business.

​Key duties include:

• Serving as primary client relationship manager in respect of the provision of prompt and professional corporate services to a diverse portfolio of client entities, and overseeing the daily operations of corporate service team members in connection therewith
• Ensuring corporate records and statutory registers for clients are correct and complete
• Attending and managing client board and shareholder meetings and preparing minutes, resolutions, forms, correspondence, and other corporate documentation
• Overseeing and attending to all corporate filings with Registrar of Companies, Guernsey Monetary Authority and other Guernsey government and regulatory bodies, as required
• Requesting and reviewing new and updated Client Due Diligence information from clients, as required, to ensure compliance with all applicable AML/ATF, sanctions and related requirements
• Liaising with prospective clients and attending to entity incorporation/formations and transfers-in of existing entities
• Assisting with business development and marketing activities to promote the business of Carey Olsen, including overseas travel if required
• Contributing to the management and growth of a team of effective corporate services professionals to serve clients' needs including work review, coaching and staff development

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 10 years' client-facing corporate services experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role
• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and the statutory and regulatory corporate requirements applicable to the administration of entities in Guernsey
• In-depth knowledge of corporate services, governance and regulatory environment
• Experience in the use of Viewpoint entity administration software, and Microsoft Office suite of applications is essential
• Excellent written and oral communication, client relationship, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Hold a relevant professional qualification or university bachelor's degree is preferred but not essential
• Be an Associate or Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute

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