Manager – Corporate Secretarial Services (COE)

Please note that this is a 15-month FTC

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry. 
Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

Summary: Reporting to the Vice President – Corporate Secretarial Services, the Manager – Corporate Secretarial Services (COE) will be an integral part of the team’s success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of fund clients, primarily domiciled in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and/or the U.S., will manage multiple client relationships and, in a review capacity, will monitor and direct the activities of those within the department.

• Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Build a relationship with the stakeholders of funds.
• Organisation of Board, Board Committee and shareholder meetings, including the production/ review of materials in advance of such meetings and minutes thereafter.
• Assist with changes to funds’ Boards of directors, service providers etc. and the necessary notifications and documents relating thereto.
• Ensure that all actions taken, and agreements entered into by funds, are duly considered and authorised by the Board of directors.
• Produce and/ or review draft resolutions, as required.
• Liaise with registered offices in respect of requisite filings to be made for each fund and to make and/or monitor all necessary filings with governmental and similar agencies in the jurisdiction of each fund.
• Assist with establishing relationships with service providers on behalf of funds.
• Assist with the liquidation process of funds which have ceased trading.
• Assist with the training of junior members of the team.

REQUIREMENTS

We’re looking for a dynamic individual with strong English language skills, robust funds knowledge and at least 5 years of relevant company secretarial experience. You should be self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.

Education:

• You hold a degree in Business or Law or equivalent experience with a focus on company secretarial services.
• You have completed your graduate ICSA qualification or will be working towards the qualification.