Junior Company Secretary

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.

You will have day to day responsibility for a varied portfolio of containing a mix of real estate and private equity corporate entities, and will act as one of the main liaison and points of contact for all company secretarial matters relating to the client.

While employed as an Officer you will have the opportunity to attend training to enhance your current skills and learn new ones as well.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Working on the setup and/or on-boarding of client structures, and administering complex international structures;
• Assisting with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer/Client Due Diligence and promoter/corporate files;
• 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;
• Preparing the documents for various company secretarial transactions (e.g. incorporation, share allotment, capital reduction, change of directors, strike off, amendment of articles of association, power of attorney etc.) and arranging the necessary filings;
• Preparing for and participating in board and shareholders' meetings;
• Maintenance of statutory records for entities and monitoring annual statutory filings;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking the appropriate action;
• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the entities.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Holding a relevant professional qualification or be working towards one would be an asset but not a requirement;
• You have one year or more of company secretarial experience or hold a law degree;
• Prior Blueprint experience (now called Diligent) would be a plus;
• You are keen to learn and possess an enthusiastic attitude;
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
• You adopt a flexible and hands-on approach;
• You are organised with an eye for detail;
• You have the ability to prioritise and to handle multiple projects simultaneously is essential;
• You possess good communication skills and you are able to deal with people at all levels.

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.

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.