Company Secretary (80-100%)

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Sequent provides wealth planning, fiduciary and administrative services focused on cross-generational transition of wealth, governance and global wealth protection. Our clients and their advisors trust us to design, implement and administer complex financial arrangements and fiduciary structures that stand the test of time. Headquartered in Zurich, Sequent has established offices in Geneva, Guernsey, London, Singapore and Reno (150 employees globally).

We are looking for a dedicated personality and experienced professional to join our Legal team as

Company Secretary (80-100%)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day management of all corporate secretarial tasks for the Sequent entities in scope of responsibility in collaboration with other teams and external services providers and counsels
• Ensure legal compliance of all Sequent entities in scope of responsibility, organise meetings of board of directors and shareholders and prepare minutes and resolutions
• Responsible for filing relevant changes with the Commercial Register or similar registers
• Ensure up-to-date information in the entity management system
• Handling requests and queries from external (and internal, to the extent applicable) auditors
• Collect and provide information on Sequent entities and shareholders; e.g. KYC requests by banks.
• Liaising with the Swiss/other regulators under the guidance of senior management/compliance (to the extent applicable)
• Preparing and filing statutory returns with input from other teams if necessary
• Understanding any legislative changes that may affect the management of the Sequent Group companies and disseminating that information to the relevant stakeholders
• Assisting in handling of data protection matters
• Reviewing basic legal documentation, e.g. terms and conditions / agreements, under the supervision of Sequent lawyers
• Providing training on Sequent entities to new joiners
• Assisting (and managing) relevant project groups that are related to the role (e.g. beneficial ownership, disclosure registers, regulatory changes etc.)
• Contract / Outsourcing Management

REQUIREMENTS

• Paralegal degree or Bachelor of Laws
• Sound experience in Company Secretary matters, ideally gained within Financial Services
• Knowledge of Swiss (and international) corporate law
• Proficient IT user skills
• Fluency in German and English, both orally and in writing, any other language is a plus
• Organisational skills
• A flexible and team / service-oriented personality with a sense of responsibility
• Structured and independent way of working
• Forward looking, self-motivated and outcome-oriented
• Discretion

WHAT WE AS EMPLOYER OFFER

• Broad and varied range of tasks in numerous jurisdictions
• High degree of independence as to organisation of work
• Close cooperation in a small team with global reach
• Interesting projects in a fast-paced, multicultural and growth-oriented environment
• Flat hierarchy, short decision-making ways
• Hybrid working (up to 50% remote work)
• Competitive package with a modern employer within Financial Services
• Generous further education budgets