Associate Manager - Secretarial

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

The Associate Manager is responsible for low-medium, medium-high process complexity, client issues and demands.

The Associate Manager will act as the Reviewer for the work submitted by the Junior Associate, Associate & Senior Associate and ensures that the work delivered to clients is compliant to the Group and Company compliance policies as well as local regulatory framework.

The Associate Manager will send the work to the Manager for final review and submission to clients where required.

What you will do

• Coordinate with other departments on cross-functional matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage client relationships and act as a point of escalation.
• Monitor team performance and workload. Ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Oversee day-to-day corporate secretarial operations, providing technical guidance and support when required.
• Provide board and committee meeting support, including board packs, attending meetings to take minutes and provide advisory input. Handle post-meeting actions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and best practices.
• Review and prepare, if applicable, corporate documentation and filings
• Where applicable, carrying out re-domiciliation’s of client entities.

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 
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance 
• Auto–enrolment pension scheme with employer and employee contributions based on age bracket 
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and immediate family  
• 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 

• Degree holder and/or related Professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years of operational experience in a similar role / global business sector
• Experience in Corporate Administration and Secretarial matters including Trusts and Foundations
• Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Financial Services Act and relevant legislation affecting Global Business in Mauritius

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women 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 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.