Corporate Secretariat Services Officer - UK

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech
The Role
Manages statutory, legal, governance, and transactional obligations for UK and international corporate entities involved in securitisation and structured finance. Maintains statutory registers and databases, prepares corporate documentation and meeting minutes, supports compliance, audits, liquidations, and trust terminations, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. The role also reviews junior colleagues’ work, provides administrative support, and ensures adherence to regulatory and internal control standards.
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Overview:

Ensures ongoing statutory, legal, and transactional/contractual obligations are fulfilled for UK and other jurisdiction registered companies.  Manages, monitors, and actions governance and corporate services obligations of assigned portfolio of companies.  Maintains system database entries and handles registered office and usual corporate administration duties as well as provides general administration support to higher management.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Manage, monitor, and act upon statutory and transaction obligations of securitisation and structured finance deals and client groups with minimal oversight
  • Develop, review, and manage Company Statutory Registers and update database records for critical dates, procedures, and contact details with minimal oversight
  • Work with external and internal parties to ensure fulfilment of statutory and transaction obligations of managed companies to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Assist with training less experienced team members and review their work prior to finalisation.
  • Review and ensure diligent inclusion of comments and correct information in company financial statements.
  • Prepare minutes, certificates, agreements, and other documentation required in our role as corporate administrator with minimal oversight
  • Ensure compliance with transactional routines and obligations in terms of the activities of the companies.
  • Attend company meetings and meetings with external parties as required.
  • Provide registered office duties.
  • Maintain awareness of current industry issues.
  • Complete wind-up and liquidation of companies.
  • Arrange for and supervise Share Trust compliance and Trust terminations within assigned portfolio.
  • The candidate may be required to provide supervision of junior colleagues for administrative tasks and review uncomplex minutes of meetings and stand-alone legal documentation
  • The candidate may be required to prepare more basic bespoke minutes without the use of a template
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
  • Complete other related duties as assigned.

Supervisor/Managerial Responsibilities:  
None

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Services and Structured Finance

Previous relevant experience in administration and management of UK legal entities in a professional services firm.

Strong client service skills

Prior experience meeting deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Preferred:

Studying towards or attained ICSA (Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland) Qualification

LocationLondon, United Kingdom

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of higher education and/or work experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in Corporate Services and Structured Finance
  • Relevant experience administering and managing UK legal entities in a professional services firm
  • Strong client service skills
  • Experience meeting deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Studying toward or having attained the ICSA Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland qualification

M&T Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about M&T Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by M&T Bank.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a strong pillar, including a 401(k) match and the possibility of an additional employer contribution, plus access to an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are framed as competitive, with a flexible PTO approach and paid volunteer time called out as a meaningful add-on to standard leave.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support appears comparatively robust, highlighted by mental-health therapy/coaching sessions and broader wellness programming alongside community-oriented perks.

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The Company
HQ: Buffalo, NY
21,590 Employees
Year Founded: 1856

What We Do

M&T Bank is a multi-state community-focused bank serving New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the company provides banking, investment, insurance and mortgage financial services to more than 3.6 million consumer, business and government clients.

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