Purpose of the role:
To fulfil the role of Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary, depending on level of experience, to a selection of fund entities.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Company Secretary to a portfolio of fund boards
- Liaison with Client/Directors to arrange and facilitate Board meetings (availability, rooms, telephone etc.)
- Set up and maintain hard copy statutory record files in accordance with regulatory requirements for all new companies and ensure timely filing of documents
- Completion and submission of JFSC Registry annual confirmations
- Notify JFSC of changes to officers, signatories, directors, auditors, manager, proposed alteration to fund documentation e.g. prospectus, agreements, change of registered office
- Gather and have available KYC information for new Directors or other persons where required.
Skills required:
- Good knowledge of the offshore fund industry particularly concerning the regulatory requirements and the role of the company secretary
- Understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the management and administration of a fund operation
- Ideally hold or be working towards an industry relevant professional qualification such as ICSA
- At least 2 years relevant industry experience
- Excellent time management ability
- The ability to work under pressure
- Judgment and problem solving