Company Secretary

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
•    You will be day to day support for the Corporate Governance, Board Management and Company Secretarial services team with their portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities including funds, feeder vehicles general partners and holding companies; and 
•    You will be an important support link with other officers and senior officers within the team, thus helping to increase your knowledge and to understand the quality of the work that is carried out for clients. You will see and at times help with work produced for submission to managers and senior managers; and
•    Work alongside Senior Officers and help assist with internal and external projects with full support by your Manager; and
•    Work in conjunction with other members of the Team in providing a comprehensive Company Secretarial Service; and
•    While employed as an Officer you will have the opportunity to attend training to enhance your skills and learn new ones as well.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
•    Interaction with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication; and
•    Support with the preparation of paperwork for board and shareholders' meetings, including but limited to helping draft agendas, preparation of board papers, attending certain meetings with  a representative of Alter Domus Guernsey in their capacity as Company Secretary to see how processes are run, help take action points from meetings and at a later stage assist with producing minutes.; and
•    Assist with the maintenance of statutory records for entities and ensuring filing requirements are met; and
•    Support the fund administration team in respect of investor servicing, client on-boarding, investment transactions, draw downs, distributions and other administrative activities;
•    Liaise with the Financial Reporting teams for year end and interim accounts for sign off by the Boards; and
•    Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.

YOUR PROFILE:
•    Have a passion for your role and for building successful client and Board relationships through teamwork and high standards of service;
•    Look to work towards a relevant professional qualification with the support of Alter Domus; 
•    Effective organisation skills with the ability to learn quickly; Be ambitious, a good communicator with a high level of energy and commitment;
•    Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines when asked.

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What we offer 

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave 
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.