Senior Administrator
Description
Position: Senior Administrator
Location: London (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Administrator to join our Company Secretarial Team as part of our financial services business in London.
Key Duties:
The Senior Company Secretarial Administrator reports to the Company Secretarial Vice President and supports the wider company Secretarial team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: Assisting with the compliance administration and management of a portfolio of clients where company secretarial services are provided.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Acting as a main point of contact for client companies and their board of directors
- Liaising with lawyers and other legal representatives
- Coordinating all statutory and regulatory filings, maintain statutory books and records
- Responding to queries from clients and acting as a channel of communication for clients and directors on all matters of company law and corporate governance
- Coordinating, scheduling and attending Board, Committee and Shareholder meetings
- Drafting agendas, minutes and resolutions
Requirements
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Degree qualified (or nearly qualified) with a strong academic background
- A corporate secretarial qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is highly preferable
- 2-3 years’ experience in a corporate company secretarial role preferably within UK legal or accountancy firm(s)
- Familiarity with the Companies Act 2006 essential
- Knowledge of Kube Software is a bonus (training is provided)
- Strong team player but also equally capable of working on their own initiative
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritisation skills plus excellent communication skills
- Independent in work; pro-active and attentive to details
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisation and planning skills, being methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver on tight timescales
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Sports clubs and social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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