About Waystone
Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion.
Reporting to the Associate Director - Board Support Services, the Senior Associate will be an integral part of the team’s success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting minutes in respect of Cayman Islands domiciled funds.
• Draft minutes that reflect key deliberations and strategic points.
• Attend meetings when necessary to capture accurate records of discussions,
decisions and action items.
• Ensure minutes adhere to organizational templates, governance standards, and
confidentiality requirements.
• Deliver first-draft minutes within agreed timelines and circulate to relevant
stakeholders for review.
• Incorporate feedback and maintain version control to produce polished, approved final
minutes.
• Complete Document Execution Form for signing of minutes and file minutes securely
in accordance with the team’s procedures.
• Extract and record action items, maintaining Action Point Log where required.
• Respond to internal queries related to minutes and meeting records.
• Support minutes-related project work as assigned.
• Keep relevant trackers updated for assigned matters.
• Follow established minutes team procedures, templates, and process documentation
for the minutes team
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar, spelling, and written communication skills, supported by at least three years of relevant company secretarial or governance experience, ideally including exposure to the funds sector.
They will be highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and the ability to capture complex discussions accurately and impartially. Strong organisational, time-management, and multitasking abilities are essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage professionally with senior stakeholders.
The candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality, work both independently and as a supportive resource for junior team members, and show adaptability in contributing to process improvements, project work, and evolving team needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with document management or board portal systems is required, as is a commitment to quality, consistency, and adherence to established procedures and governance standards.
Skills Required
- At least three years of relevant company secretarial or governance experience
- Strong command of English, including excellent grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
- Experience or exposure to the funds sector
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately and impartially capture complex discussions
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and support junior team members
- Adaptability and willingness to contribute to process improvements and project work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with document management or board portal systems
- Commitment to quality, consistency, established procedures, and governance standards
What We Do
Waystone is the leading provider of institutional governance, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry. Partnering institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now supporting asset managers with more than US$2Tn in AUM Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence
