Vice President, Company Secretary - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

The Vice President, Company Secretary will possess a deep understanding of current corporate governance and company secretarial requirements and best practices across all jurisdictions where Walkers Professional Services operates. This role demands a commitment to staying abreast of emerging corporate governance trends and regulatory changes. The Vice President will hold client-facing responsibilities, necessitating the simultaneous management of a diverse client portfolio, project-based work, and strict regulatory deadlines. This is a multifaceted role requiring exceptional time management skills.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Provide comprehensive company secretarial services and meeting support to a diverse client base, including hedge funds and private equity funds. This includes:
  • Creating agendas, collating and distributing meeting packs, and liaising with relevant service providers.
  • Managing board, advisory, and shareholder meetings, including acting as company secretary for minute-taking purposes.
  • Preparing detailed meeting minutes, distributing board minutes, arranging for signatures, and executing all required post-meeting actions.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a varied client portfolio, handling correspondence and administrative matters with attorneys, clients, and external service providers.
• Oversee the administration and management of corporate governance services for a portfolio of entities.
• Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Support management on corporate governance projects, including the documentation of processes and protocols.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc duties as required."

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or Languages with a strong academic record.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industry and/or professional practice, ideally within an offshore legal or financial services environment.
• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of current corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands.
• Proven experience in attending, managing, and coordinating meetings, coupled with the ability to prepare detailed minutes accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Exceptional ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while working effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and undertake travel as required.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.