Director, Corporate

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

A regional leadership position responsible for setting strategic direction across multiple jurisdictions servicing corporate clients within a major market or region. This role drives regional strategy, operational transformation, and service excellence across the corporate accounting and administration group while ensuring best-in-class delivery standards. The position focuses on regional growth initiatives, team  

development, and market leadership within the business. 

Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead strategic direction for accounting services across multiple disciplines 
• Drive organizational performance and business growth 
• Develop and execute functional business strategies 
• Ensure resource optimization and operational efficiency 
• Maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships 
• Champion innovation and transformation initiatives 
• Oversee quality control and risk management frameworks 
• Drive Centres of Excellence development 
• Lead change management and cultural transformation 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards 
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and initiate timely mitigating actions when required. 
• Support GCD location leadership in the delivery of the group strategy. 

Tasks:

• Monitor /Oversee processes in place that demonstrate GCD location’s compliance to Group Risk and Compliance policies. 
• Formulate and implement long-term organizational strategies 
• Build relationships with executive team and board members 
• Facilitate executive leadership collaboration 
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities 
• Oversee strategic initiative execution 
• Drive accountability in strategic projects 
• Provide leadership across departments 
• Manage delivery team performance metrics 
• Champion organizational change initiatives 
• Implement effective change management strategies 
• Develop positive organizational culture policies 
• Ensure quality control standards compliance 
• Monitor risk and compliance adherence 
• Drive staff development, engagement and retention initiatives 
• Lead strategic planning sessions 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both in the region and group, to ensure that GCD colleagues understand and are able to respond appropriately to developments as they arise.  
• Pro-actively manage own development, encompassing both technical and leadership requirements to a level appropriate to role that supports the IQ-EQ Values 
• Timely escalation to senior management of any issues which you feel appropriate, in particular ensuring that concerns and identified risks are reported in a timely and effective manner. 

Skills and Key behaviours we expect to see. 

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following: 

• Expertise in the development and execution of strategic business plans and complex initiatives across regions  
• Strong capability in managing executive-level relationships and leading cross-departmental initiatives  
• In-depth knowledge of quality control frameworks, risk management, and compliance & regulatory requirements in a global context  
• Experience in driving innovation within accounting functions  
• Demonstrate ability to lead organizational change and cultural transformation across large teams  
• Strong focus on leadership development, coaching, engagement and talent retention strategies  
• Excellence in strategic decision-making through data-driven insights  
• Proficiency in optimizing resource allocation and maximizing team capacity 
• Outstanding executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills  
• Proven ability to foster collaboration across functions while maintaining cultural sensitivity  
• Results-oriented leadership with a focus on operational efficiency and service excellence  
• Strong commitment to ethical leadership and accountability  
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems 
• Strong organisation and analytical skills 
• Ability to deliver on time every time 
• Evidence of role modelling effective skills as a team player and promoting teamwork and collaboration amongst others 

Qualifications

Required Experience 

Industry Expertise 

• 15+ years of extensive experience in client service delivery with Corporate and/or Private wealth accounting preferably with an international exposure 

• Familiarity with financial products, services, and operational processes (e.g., Corporate accounting & administration, Corporate secretarial services, payments, investment services). 

Education and Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; ACCA qualified highly desirable. 

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred 

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.