Head of Corporate Governance Services

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As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

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Your role

As Head of Corporate Governance Services for Jersey, you will deliver the highest quality Company Secretarial (CoSec) services to our clients. You will lead the Jersey CoSec team, including remote colleagues, across complex fund and corporate entities and all lines of business (Real Estate, Private Equity and Private Credit), ensuring operational excellence and implementing our strategic vision. You will report to the Global Head of CoSec.

Your responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and manage the Jersey CoSec team, including remote colleagues, ensuring it is appropriately resourced, structured, trained and covered at all times to deliver high-quality services to all clients;
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive environment and building a high-performing, client- and solution-focused team with a strong culture;
• Coach and mentor team members at all levels, setting clear objectives and giving regular feedback. Manage performance, develop a talent pipeline and ensure succession planning for key roles;
• Make critical decisions and manage priorities, supporting the team and peers.

CoSec Service Delivery & Governance

• Be accountable for the timely, high-quality delivery of CoSec services in Jersey, including board support and statutory filings. Ensure compliance with Jersey corporate governance law and regulation, and keep the team informed of relevant legal and regulatory developments;

• With the centralised Onboarding team and other stakeholders, oversee the onboarding of new client structures, including client acceptance, service agreements, entity set-up or migration of records to AD systems, D&O cover etc;

• Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments relating to corporate governance in Jersey and ensure that the CoSec team is aware of any changes that may affect clients;
• Act as the primary CoSec interface with local compliance, MLRO/principal person, risk and regulated-business stakeholders. Ensure the delivery model meets Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) requirements and support regulatory reviews, audits and client due diligence;
• Own the CoSec control environment in Jersey, including KPIs and SLAs, quality assurance, and the timely escalation and remediation of breaches, incidents and risks;
• Provide regular management information and reporting to the Global Head of CoSec on performance, resourcing, risk and client matters;
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies, develop and implement best practices for CoSec services, including maintaining policies and procedures, and ensuring the team follows these in all areas of its work;
• Ensure that the CoSec team is up to date on all Alter Domus technologies and is actively adopting them;
• Hold board mandates in client entities and adhere to the policies and requirements;
• Oversee the internal governance for the Alter Domus Jersey entities, including handling tasks not centralised in the Group CoSec team and overseeing key tasks that are.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients in Jersey, acting as a senior point of escalation and as a key contact for client boards, representing Alter Domus at the highest level;
• Contribute to client retention and the growth of CoSec services with existing clients (including upselling and cross-selling where appropriate), and support management and commercial teams with new business opportunities, CoSec presentations and pitches in Jersey.

Stakeholder Management & Global Collaboration

• Act as the senior CoSec leader for Jersey, building strong relationships with local senior leadership, relationship managers and client delivery teams;

• Collaborate actively with the global CoSec function, contributing to the broader CoSec operating model, sharing best practices, and ensuring Jersey is aligned with global standards and strategic direction;
• Promote interaction with the wider Alter Domus business to deliver a seamless, integrated service to clients.

Financial & Operational Management

• Support management in monitoring and improving the financial performance of the Jersey CoSec function, including FTE, margins and budget, and proactively flag risks and opportunities;
• Lead or contribute to other projects and initiatives as required.

Your profile

• Hold a relevant degree and/or professional qualification (ICSA/CGI or equivalent);
• Have extensive experience (in excess of 12 years) managing corporate and fund structures, with strong company secretarial knowledge and a thorough understanding of Jersey company law and the JFSC regulatory framework;
• Have proven experience leading and developing teams, including managing managers, performance management and succession planning;
• Have experience acting as a board member or providing board support to senior boards, with the standing to meet fit-and-proper and regulatory approval requirements;
• Have commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to monitor and improve margins, resourcing and budgets, and to support client retention and new business opportunities;
• Have experience leading process improvement and technology adoption within an operational function;
• Be able to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders locally and globally, building strong client relationships and acting independently where appropriate;
• Demonstrate strong communication and management skills, sound judgement and integrity, and a risk and control mindset, with the ability to delegate, supervise and escalate matters promptly;
• Possess a general understanding of related fields such as tax, accounting, regulatory compliance, data protection and AML requirements;
• Be flexible, highly organised and detail-focused, able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities without compromising quality, with a demonstrated commitment to excellent client service.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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