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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in corporate secretarial functions and governance within the funds industry, with a strong focus on operational risk management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to develop and implement effective operating models and drive continuous improvement through strategic planning and technology adoption.
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Corporate GovernanceOperational Risk ManagementTeam LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceTechnology-Enabled Change
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Hard Skills
Corporate Secretarial ServicesGovernance FrameworksControl DesignKPI MonitoringBilling ControlsOperational ProceduresEntity Management SystemsBoard Portal SolutionsData AnalysisPerformance Management
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailCoachingMentorship
Certifications & Qualifications
CGIILA
Industry Keywords
Funds IndustryCross-Jurisdictional TeamsRegulated EnvironmentClient ProposalsStatutory Record Maintenance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a cross-jurisdictional corporate secretarial function comprising teams in Ireland and Luxembourg
- Own the function’s strategy, operating model, control environment, service quality and performance
- Draft, implement, review and refine controls, processes, procedures, manuals, trackers and billing controls
- Define, monitor, analyse and report KPIs; identify trends, implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement
- Govern revenue and billing, including billing data accuracy, revenue reporting, fee reviews and leakage identification
- Provide commercial input into pitches and client proposals
- Lead operational projects and technology adoption, optimisation and governance
- Undertake capacity, succession and strategic planning
- Maintain executive oversight of controls and ensure weaknesses are escalated and remediated
- Oversee delivery of board support, statutory record maintenance, regulatory filings and corporate secretarial services
- Review and report on client satisfaction
- Own senior client relationships across Ireland and Luxembourg
- Liaise with service providers and stakeholders; support client growth and retention
- Attend client meetings, pitches, onboarding and service calls
- Manage team performance and operations, including work allocation and delivery within agreed timeframes
- Provide guidance, training and mentorship
- Lead leadership development and recruitment efforts
- Act as senior functional escalation point for complex or material matters
- Conduct appraisals and associated line-manager tasks
- Build a high-performing, engaged and accountable team
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years' experience in corporate secretarial, governance or related roles within the funds industry
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary or cross-jurisdictional teams, including management and development of senior managers and operational leads
- Strong technical knowledge of fund governance, corporate governance and regulatory filing requirements within Ireland or Luxembourg
- Experience managing complex fund structures and delivering governance and corporate secretarial services within a regulated environment
- Experience in operational risk management, control design, remediation programmes and governance frameworks
- Experience developing and embedding operating models, policies, procedures, controls and management information frameworks
- Experience delivering technology-enabled change, including entity management systems and board portal solutions
- Experience interpreting operational, financial and management information and translating insights into measurable improvements
- Experience building high-performing teams through recruitment, succession planning, coaching, performance management and employee development
- Strategic thinking and ability to balance long-term objectives with operational execution
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative leadership style focused on accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, governance and regulatory compliance
- CGI, ILA or another recognised governance qualification is preferred
- Fluent English, written and spoken, is essential
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full-time employment
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Employee engagement and retention focus
- Training, mentorship and leadership development opportunities