Purpose of the role:
To provide the provision of Company Secretarial Services to a portfolio of London Stock Exchange Listed entities.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Ensure that distribution of accounts are correctly completed and filed with statutory bodies - (Registrar, Exchange and any other Regulatory body as necessary)
- Liaise with Stock Exchanges (currently LSE) and ensure that all statutory returns and announcements are made on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to a listed company
- Gather and have available KYC information for new Directors or other persons where required
- Assist with review of all accounts, draft prospectuses, draft agendas for meetings, draft marketing material in accordance with appropriate legislation
Skills required:
- Should hold or be working towards an industry relevant professional qualification such as ICSA
- Willingness to learn about the requirements and practicalities of regulated, listed & Private Equity clients
- At least 2 years relevant industry experience
- Good knowledge of the Stock Exchange listings requirements
- An understanding of the offshore fund industry particularly with regards to the regulatory requirements
- Exposure to risk/compliance work in the context of fund administration
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the management and administration of a fund operation