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Assistant Company Secretary (Full-time or Part-time)
at SEI1GLOBAL London in London (Published at 14-12-2023)
Summary:
The Assistant Company Secretary will be responsible for providing secretariat and corporate governance support to the wider business, ensuring legal entities are effectively managed with statutory and regulatory obligations. We are looking to expand SIEL’s Company Secretariat team. The role will have exposure to all parts of the business, working directly with SIEL’s Senior Management Team and be central to the firm’s governance arrangements.
We actively welcome applications from those who have had a career break. Even if you don’t think you meet every requirement on the job description, we would encourage you to apply. This role can be considered as a part time role (4 days per week).
What you’ll do:
You will be responsible for providing the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services to a UK portfolio of subsidiaries, two overseas entities and certain executive and management committees, including:
Deliver a comprehensive range of support activities, including: managing and prioritising the secretariat’s workload to ensure timely delivery against deadlines, and resolving and/or escalate ad-hoc issues as appropriate.
Taking a lead role (from a company secretarial perspective) on the execution of corporate consolidation/rationalisation projects and ad hoc projects including M&A, company formations and group restructuring involving UK subsidiaries , liaising with both internal stakeholders and third-party advisors or service providers, as necessary.
Represent and communicate on behalf of the company secretariat, as appropriate.
Handle correspondence and documentation for the company secretariat, including information and materials of a sensitive and confidential nature, using a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Some KYC support to other functions.
Managing projects, researching and preparing reports and presentations, as appropriate.
What we need from you:
Partial or full Company Secretarial qualification or legal qualification preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
Strong technical knowledge of company secretarial / corporate governance practice, ideally within a regulated FS environment, and the ability to grasp the impact of changes to company law and regulations.
Strong experience of company secretarial work gained predominantly in a financial services environment.
Solid understanding of UK company law legislation and corporate governance requirements. Understanding of regulation would be desirable but not essential.
Experience in coordinating and attending committee meetings, including minute-taking and follow-up action management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
Close attention to detail, with excellent written English and grammar.
A high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions with sound judgment.
Ability to research, digest, analyse and present materials clearly and concisely.
Enthusiasm and flexibility, with a willingness to grow with the team
Ideally proficiency in corporate governance software and tools but otherwise training will be provided.
What we would like from you:
Sound judgment
Self-starter
Motivated
Hands-on
Flexible
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/
SEI’s competitive advantage:
To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures ( SM) —for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.
SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (‘SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).
The Assistant Company Secretary will be responsible for providing secretariat and corporate governance support to the wider business, ensuring legal entities are effectively managed with statutory and regulatory obligations. We are looking to expand SIEL’s Company Secretariat team. The role will have exposure to all parts of the business, working directly with SIEL’s Senior Management Team and be central to the firm’s governance arrangements.
We actively welcome applications from those who have had a career break. Even if you don’t think you meet every requirement on the job description, we would encourage you to apply. This role can be considered as a part time role (4 days per week).
What you’ll do:
You will be responsible for providing the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services to a UK portfolio of subsidiaries, two overseas entities and certain executive and management committees, including:
- Carrying out all relevant scheduling and organisational activities;
- Preparing agendas;
- Coordinating the production, collection and circulation of papers ;
- Attending certain management committees and other working groups; and
- Minute-taking, record-keeping, and ensuring that there is effective follow through on all relevant matters arising.
Deliver a comprehensive range of support activities, including: managing and prioritising the secretariat’s workload to ensure timely delivery against deadlines, and resolving and/or escalate ad-hoc issues as appropriate.
Taking a lead role (from a company secretarial perspective) on the execution of corporate consolidation/rationalisation projects and ad hoc projects including M&A, company formations and group restructuring involving UK subsidiaries , liaising with both internal stakeholders and third-party advisors or service providers, as necessary.
Represent and communicate on behalf of the company secretariat, as appropriate.
Handle correspondence and documentation for the company secretariat, including information and materials of a sensitive and confidential nature, using a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Some KYC support to other functions.
Managing projects, researching and preparing reports and presentations, as appropriate.
What we need from you:
Partial or full Company Secretarial qualification or legal qualification preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
Strong technical knowledge of company secretarial / corporate governance practice, ideally within a regulated FS environment, and the ability to grasp the impact of changes to company law and regulations.
Strong experience of company secretarial work gained predominantly in a financial services environment.
Solid understanding of UK company law legislation and corporate governance requirements. Understanding of regulation would be desirable but not essential.
Experience in coordinating and attending committee meetings, including minute-taking and follow-up action management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
Close attention to detail, with excellent written English and grammar.
A high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions with sound judgment.
Ability to research, digest, analyse and present materials clearly and concisely.
Enthusiasm and flexibility, with a willingness to grow with the team
Ideally proficiency in corporate governance software and tools but otherwise training will be provided.
What we would like from you:
Sound judgment
Self-starter
Motivated
Hands-on
Flexible
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/
SEI’s competitive advantage:
To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures ( SM) —for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.
SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (‘SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).
