Associate Executive - Secretarial

ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com

THIS ROLE

As an Associate within our Secretarial team, you'll be seconded to one of our clients, giving you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience from day one in a professional corporate environment. Whether you're a fresh graduate or have up to one year of experience, you'll build practical expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and company administration while learning from experienced professionals and developing the skills needed for a successful career in financial services.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You'll support day-to-day corporate activities, including signatory updates and maintaining statutory records
• You'll assist with corporate actions such as changes to directors and auditors, share transactions, bank mandate updates, and regulatory filings
• You'll help ensure client records remain accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory requirements
• You'll support governance and compliance activities by assisting with regulatory submissions, reporting requirements, and operational processes
• You'll work closely with the client's teams and key stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to real business operations while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile 
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions   
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave 
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements 
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

ABOUT YOU

• You hold a degree in Law, Business, Finance, Management, or a related field, or you're pursuing a relevant professional qualification
• You are a recent graduate or have up to one year of experience and are keen to build a career in corporate services, governance, or financial services
• You are organised, detail-oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work
• You are eager to learn, take initiative, and develop your technical and professional skills in a client-facing environment
• You are a strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders, including our employees, clients, and local communities, while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve, whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees, from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries, to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad, we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.