Senior Executive - Secretarial

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Port Louis, MUS
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead corporate governance and company secretarial services for a client portfolio: prepare board packs and minutes, manage complex secretarial transactions, maintain AML/CFT and statutory compliance, oversee entity lifecycle and billing, mentor junior staff, and liaise with boards, regulators and external advisors to drive service quality and process improvements.
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Company Description

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. 

Job Description

As a Senior Executive within our Company Secretarial team, you will take the lead on complex corporate governance matters while ensuring high‑quality, compliant service delivery across your client portfolio. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, manage key corporate actions, and provide technical guidance to junior team members—all while driving continuous improvements that enhance efficiency and client experience.

What You Will Do

  • You’ll coordinate board and committee meetings by preparing board packs, drafting high‑quality minutes, and ensuring all governance processes comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • You’ll manage complex corporate secretarial matters such as refinancing arrangements, constitutional amendments, share issuances, distributions, and other structural transactions.
  • You’ll ensure strong governance and risk management by maintaining AML/CFT compliance frameworks, reviewing and approving corporate documentation, and overseeing statutory and regulatory filings.
  • You’ll build and manage relationships with key stakeholders—including board members, regulators, and external advisors—while providing technical guidance and coaching to junior team members.
  • You’ll oversee the full entity lifecycle, including onboarding, migrations, and closures, as well as manage billing processes and resolve complex fee‑related matters.

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

Qualifications

About You 

  • You hold a relevant degree or are qualified or progressing toward ICSA/ACCA/ACA (minimum Level 2), and are committed to building your expertise in corporate governance.
  • You bring robust experience in a similar role within the global business or financial services sector, giving you confidence in handling corporate secretarial matters.
  • You have strong hands‑on experience in corporate administration and company secretarial activities, and enjoy working on governance‑related processes.
  • You have a solid understanding of the Companies Act, Financial Services Act, and key legislation governing the Global Business sector in Mauritius.
  • You enjoy supporting and mentoring junior team members, while maintaining high standards of quality, organisation, and professionalism in your work

Additional Information

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.  

Skills Required

  • Relevant degree or qualified/progressing toward ICSA/ACCA/ACA (minimum Level 2)
  • Robust experience in a similar role within global business or financial services sector
  • Hands-on experience in corporate administration and company secretarial activities (board packs, minutes, governance processes)
  • Experience managing complex corporate secretarial matters (refinancing, constitutional amendments, share issuances, distributions, structural transactions)
  • Knowledge and experience maintaining AML/CFT compliance frameworks and overseeing statutory and regulatory filings
  • Solid understanding of the Companies Act, Financial Services Act, and legislation governing the Global Business sector in Mauritius
  • Experience overseeing full entity lifecycle (onboarding, migrations, closures) and managing billing/fee-related matters
  • Ability to build and manage relationships with board members, regulators, and external advisors
  • Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members

IQ-EQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQ-EQ and has not been reviewed or approved by IQ-EQ.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive in many locations, including medical, dental/vision, life and disability coverage, and mental‑health/EAP. Feedback suggests these basics are consistently available with local implementation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, sick leave and holidays are frequently characterized as solid, with parental leave highlighted positively in multiple markets. Feedback suggests time‑off policies are a dependable part of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, and employee‑led CHESS activities are emphasized and often appreciated. Feedback suggests flexibility and community programs are visible parts of the overall offer.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,497 Employees
Year Founded: 1896

What We Do

We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 4300+ people across 24 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global technical expertise and a deep understanding of our clients' needs. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, multinational companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

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