Join Team JTC where your contribution will be valued. Purpose of Job Our team based in Guernsey require the addition of an experienced Company Secretary to manage the corporate secretarial function supporting our Guernsey clients. To make a significant contribution to managing the Company Secretarial team, holding responsibility and autonomy for ensuring a high level of service delivery to Guernsey funds (some of which are listed) and other structures. Ensure that all team members are well managed, developed and motivated to thrive in their role To contribute to the raising of JTC’s Corporate Governance profile and the sharing of knowledge and learning with the wider JTC cosec community. Main Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for the performance of the corporate secretarial team and delivery of high quality Corporate Secretariat services in accordance with constitutional documents, service level agreement, fund documentation and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and be the primary point of contact to our clients; Develop and enhance long term relationships with clients, their advisers and intermediaries;. Help to guide and develop the members of the team and provide training as required; Ensuring the Company Secretarial function delivers to agreed scope and timescales; Drafting client SLAs and monitoring KPIs; Understand the relevant regulatory regime and ensuring that all activities undertaken meet regulatory requirements; Ensure board packs are assembled and distributed to client boards in a timely manner; Attend and minute board meetings, travelling to client locations as required; Draft other company materials including announcements and statutory filings, as appropriate; Draft governance sections of annual and semi-annual reports in conjunction with fund accountants and advisors; Provide review and comment on corporate documentation as required by client and in conjunction with other advisors; Keep clients’ records up to date and ensure all statutory registers are duly maintained; Receive, monitor and keep up to date with constitutional, regulatory and listing requirements as applicable to individual clients; Take responsibility for various other aspects of our service offering, including developing client and key advisers relationships, keeping up to date with best practice and helping disseminate the same to the wider team, undertaking project work and supporting business development, as required; Deal with correspondence, the collating of relevant information and writing of reports, ensuring decisions made or action points agreed are communicated to the relevant parties and completed within timescales set and agreed; Provide contribution to meeting discussions, as and when required; Monitoring changes in legislation and the regulatory environment, taking appropriate action as required, and becoming a trusted adviser for client boards; Liaising with external parties such as regulators and advisers, lawyers and auditors; and Provide any other duties as required. Essential Requirements Proven track record of working on Fund and other structures including listed Companies Excellent technical knowledge of fund regulations and listing rules of the various stock exchanges Strong leadership skills to demonstrate the ability to manage and develop strong relationships with team members Must promote the development of the team by providing training and guidance as required Strong at interacting and building professional relationships with client boards and other advisers Can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, analytic and report writing skills. Preferably applicants will hold / or be working towards obtaining relevant industry qualifications (ICSA), with a preference for Associate status (ACIS). Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent organisational skills Conclusion JTC is a publicly listed, global professional services business with deep expertise in fund, corporate and private client services. Every JTC person is an owner of the business and this fundamental part of our culture aligns us with the best interests of all of our stakeholders. Our purpose is to maximise potential and our success is built on service excellence, long-term relationships and technology capabilities that drive efficiency and add value. JTC’s culture places a strong focus on the development of its employees. We value our employees’ commitment to their career and encourage and support you if you wish to pursue a professional qualification as well as providing ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Academy and Gateway programmes. Our vision for the future is driven by an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. If you would like to join team JTC, where everyone is dedicated to continuously delivering a service beyond our clients’ expectations, please apply on line (applications will only be accepted if made through the online portal).
Date Posted: 26 January 2023