Associate Manager - Secretarial

About the role

A global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets is looking for an experienced secretarial professional to oversee the delivery of fund and corporate administration services. The role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance and outstanding client outcomes, working closely with clients, relationship managers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve fund administration deliverables so that client work is accurate, compliant and meets regulatory requirements, internal policies and service standards.
• Oversee complex fund transactions and investor activities, making sure supporting documentation, approvals and regulatory requirements are completed and maintained.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, relationship managers, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members through technical guidance, work reviews and support of performance and career development.
• Support operational efficiency and risk management by monitoring workflow, resolving client issues proactively, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding the firm's information assets.

Required profile

• Degree and/or a fully qualified professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA or an equivalent.
• Robust experience in fund accounting, including people management.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs, applied to complex client structures and transactions.
• Proven leadership and relationship management, with experience coaching teams and partnering with senior-level clients.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems.

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications, experience and skills.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution and the option to increase employee contributions.
• 22 days of paid annual leave, plus enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements discussed with each employee.
• Training, tools and a development plan.