Company Secretary

Job title:

Company Secretary

Company

Apex Group

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youCompany Secretary – Listed CompaniesLocation: LondonDescriptionThis exciting Company Secretary positions is a full-time permanent position and will involve a large element of client contact, particularly at board level and with service providers, particularly the fund manager.Job specificationArranging and attendance at client board & shareholder meetings;Preparation of board packs for distribution in advance of board meetings;Liaison with the Chair or Directors, Investment Advisers and other service providers and stakeholders to arrange relevant meetings and resolutions. Preparing agendas and requesting meeting papers ;Drafting minutes of client Board, Committee, shareholder meetings and ad hoc meetings as required and reviewing colleagues minutes;Post meeting preparation, including Matters Arising, filing of Companies House documentation, NSM filing, RNS notifications as required;Making statutory filings and regulatory notifications on behalf of client;Generally maintaining the statutory records of client entities;Ensuring that entities administered are operating within the scope of their Memorandum and Articles of Association, Committee Terms of Reference, law, regulation, FCA, DTR and stock exchange obligations;Maintaining meeting and corporate reporting schedules;Undertaking horizon scanning for legal and regulatory developments impacting the Corporate Secretariat team’s activities;Coordinating the production of Annual and Interim reports;Drafting of corporate governance reports for board meetings and Annual and Interim reports;Arranging D&O insurance;Ensure client websites are maintainedUndertake other ad hoc work such as Board and service provider evaluations; production of additional circulars, IPO documentation and all other work deemed necessary in order to satisfy the needs of a listed company.Skills Required:5+ years post qualification experience;Listed company experience,Experience with listed funds (investment trusts, real estate investment trusts, VCTS) is desirable but not necessary;Preferably CGI (formerly known as ICSA) qualified with relevant company secretarial experience;Understanding of company secretarial aspects of listed entities on the London Stock Exchange, including FTSE 250 or FTSE 350 companies and those that have dual listing, particularly of Euronext;Full working knowledge and understanding of relevant company law;Knowledge and understanding of regulations that are applicable to listed companies;Full working knowledge of stock exchange requirements in London and other appropriate exchanges, such as Euronext;Understanding of other applicable regulations including DTR and Market Abuse;Understanding of corporate governance principles and be able to adopt a professional yet commercial approach to the application of corporate governance;Excellent organisational skills;Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook ;Experience of using Board communication portals such as Diligent, Board Intelligence (Board IQ) and Convene;Confident in abilities to communicate verbally and in writing.What you will get in return:A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;Training and development opportunitiesThe opportunity to expand your skills and experienceDisclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:37:30 GMT

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