Funds Company Secretary (3+ years' exp)

### Description

The Funds Company Secretary will join our well-established Funds Department and will report directly to the Head of Funds CoSec team.

### Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for company secretarial services for a regulated fund management company/AIFM, MiFID investment firms and portfolio of regulated investment funds.

Carry out end-to-end company secretarial services including drafting board meeting agendas and collating board packs for circulation in accordance with an agreed timeline, facilitating and attending board and committee meetings and the preparation of minutes and action points arising from those meetings.

Ensuring board compliance with applicable Corporate Governance Code requirements, Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) Fitness and Probity Standards and Conduct Standards.

Completion of statutory filings with the Irish Companies Registration Office and the Central Bank as they fall due.

Arranging the collation of fitness and probity documents for the onboarding of pre-controlled function (“PCF”) roles (such as directors, designated persons and heads of function) and controlled function “(“CF”) roles and assisting with the completion of Central Bank Individual Questionnaires.

Acting as Central Bank Portal Administrator. Managing user access and filing ad hoc and scheduled returns.

Preparation of AGM/EGM documentation.

Organising the notarising and apostilling of documents.

Updating and maintaining statutory registers on Blueprint.

Incorporation of new companies and ICAVs.

### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum 3 years' experience in Funds CoSec.

Sound knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act, ICAV Act and Central Bank corporate governance and Individual Accountability/Fitness & Probity requirements for regulated entities.

Experience with Blueprint, Diligent Entities or similar governance platforms.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Excellent minute writing skills.

Energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a strong team environment.

Discretion when handling confidential information.

A keen eye for detail.

The ability to meet multiple deadlines.

### Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

### About Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and provides a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, the firm has led the way in the legal field in Ireland, delivering the best service and support for our clients. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.

Arthur Cox LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society. Please advise if you have any additional requirements, we will happily assist. Any information disclosed by you in this regard will be kept strictly confidential and shared within the firm only as necessary and with your consent.

Reasonable accommodations provided for the purposes of your interview or which you may require during your employment will not be taken into account in hiring decisions.