Purpose of the role:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the day to day provision of company secretarial and governance services to corporate and fund structures, including listed entities, in conjunction with the Senior Client Relationship Manager/Director.
Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate all aspects of board governance matters, including attendance at and preparation of minutes and resolutions for Board, Committee and ad hoc meetings, including liaison with the client and intermediaries as necessary
- Co-ordinate and assist in obtaining members availability for the meetings and production of the relevant board packs for the Board, Committee and ad hoc meetings
- Co-ordinate the drafting and publication of circulars, market news announcements, FCA and LSE forms and applicable submissions
- Ensure that the preparation, review and distribution of all company secretarial documentation and filings are completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Manage corporate calendars and corporate actions, including dividend declarations and compliance with the dividend procedure timetable of the LSE, issues of equity, and directo/PDMR shareholder transactions
- Act as first point of contact in relation to requests for information and documentation from the Board or Committee members, local counsel, auditors and other third parties
Skills required:
- Proven company secretarial experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ICSA Diploma level or equivalent), with knowledge of administering listed entities
- Proficient in minute writing
- Sound technical financial services knowledge
- Computer literacy, word processing and spread sheet skills are essential