Senior Associate – Corporate & Compliance

London | Hybrid

Overview

We have been instructed by a specialist professional services firm to appoint a Senior Associate to join its Corporate & Compliance team. This is a broad, client-facing role managing international corporate and private clients across corporate, company secretarial, compliance and fiduciary matters. If you are looking for a varied role with a growing company, working alongside a supportive and friendly team, then do get in touch!

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of international corporate structures, including incorporations, restructurings, ongoing administration and liquidations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing all company secretarial and governance matters, including Board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, statutory obligations and legal documentation relating to corporate transactions.
• Leading KYC, AML and due diligence processes, including client risk assessments, World-Check and sanctions screening, and managing escalations where required.
• Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact for clients, coordinating with notaries, solicitors, regulatory authorities, banks, agents and other professional advisers.
• Managing banking relationships, including account openings and maintenance, compliance documentation, payment instructions and CRS/FATCA requirements.
• Managing trust and fiduciary matters, including trustee resolutions, deeds and associated CRS/FATCA and regulatory obligations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing work and providing technical guidance.

What we’re looking for

Skills & Experience

• Degree, preferably in law; a Master’s degree would be advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, compliance or fiduciary services.
• Strong IT literacy and excellent Excel skills.
• A second language would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly professional, self-motivated and ambitious, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage deadlines effectively.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

Why this role?

An excellent opportunity to join a specialist professional services firm in a broad international role, with significant client exposure across corporate, governance, compliance and fiduciary matters. The role offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid working and support for professional development.

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