Assistant Manager, Corporate Administration

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

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.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION : Assistant Manager - Fund Cosec

Office : India

Department : Fund Cosec

Job Summary

• Assists the Manager in the management and oversight of a service delivery team handling the provision of corporate secretarial support to the Lux Fund CS & Cosec team (FCS), by providing guidance and leadership to the Indian CoSec Team
• Assist the Manager of the team in leading, organizing, coordinating, developing, monitoring the performance, delegates tasks and responsibilities to their direct reports and their team members (skip level), as needed.
• To facilitate and assist various administration processes of complex clients and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ India and IQ-EQ Group policies and procedures.
• Assists the Manager – Fund Corporate in performing review of core processes, complex ad hoc works, and all other client requirements, as needed.
• Concentrates in engaging and developing teams and individuals.
• Provides consistent feedback on quality, accuracy and timeliness of outputs made by the Indian Cosec teams
• Assist the Manager in monitoring overall teams' results and performance based on the KPIs as agreed with the Lux Fund CS & Cosec team (ex. Quality, Timeliness, Issue Log, Increased Productivity, among others).
• Initiates and facilitates meetings to address overall teams' performance and develop / coach non-performing individuals.

Core Responsibilities

Tasks & Duties

Cluster Client Delivery

Staff Managerial Responsibilities

Workflow Management

Systems

Risks

Key behaviours we expect to see

Role

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

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Role

Essential

Education / professional qualifications

Holds a bachelor's degree in law or other similar degree and qualified Chartered Secretary

8+ years of exp

Background experience

Conversant with corporate secretarial practices, especially in the areas of Funds and Special-Purpose Vehicles

Private equity / real estate markets experience; knowledge of different Fund structures and vehicles.

Experience with managing service operations and client deliverables.

Experience in managing staff and / or conducting appraisals.

Technical

Actual work experience in the board governance and corporate secretarial functions, including preparation of board materials, attending / leading board meetings, acting as company secretary, drafting of complex minutes, filings with regulatory bodies, etc.

Computer / program knowledge

Experience in e-mail, word processing, Microsoft excel, presentation and video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Office.

Effective written and advance verbal communication skills.

Desired

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term 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

Word Processing, board governance , Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel