Corporate Secretarial Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Secretarial Manager to join our team in Singapore. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate services within the financial services sector, ensuring compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements and supporting a portfolio of clients with high-quality governance and company secretarial services.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

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Manage a portfolio of clients, primarily within the financial services sector (e.g., fund management companies, private equity firms, SPVs).

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Ensure full compliance with the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS regulations).

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Organize and attend board and shareholder meetings; draft and review board resolutions, minutes, and statutory documents.

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Maintain and update statutory records, registers, and filings in a timely and accurate manner.

Regulatory Compliance

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Monitor and ensure compliance with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations where applicable.

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Handle annual filings, including annual returns, financial statements, and XBRL submissions.

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Support clients with regulatory changes, corporate restructuring, and governance best practices.

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Liaise with auditors, regulators, and external advisors as needed.

Client & Stakeholder Management

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Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality and responsive service.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.

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Provide guidance on corporate governance matters and statutory compliance.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

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Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and reviewing deliverables.

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Ensure efficient workflow management, including prioritization of deadlines and high-volume deliverables.

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Contribute to process improvements and standardization within the corporate secretarial function.

Qualifications & Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

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ICSA / Chartered Governance Institute (CGQP) qualification (or equivalent professional qualification) is highly preferred.

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Minimum of 10 years of overall corporate secretarial experience, with at least 5 to 7 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, preferably within a corporate services provider or financial services environment in Singapore.

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Proven experience managing a portfolio of financial services clients, including fund management companies, asset managers, private equity firms, and SPVs.

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Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA requirements, and hands-on experience with BizFile+ filings.

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Solid understanding of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations, particularly as they apply to licensed or regulated financial institutions.

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Demonstrated experience in handling end-to-end corporate secretarial work, including board support, statutory compliance, and complex corporate actions (e.g., restructuring, share allotments, changes in directors/shareholders, and regulatory submissions).

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Prior experience leading teams, reviewing deliverables, and managing client relationships independently.

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Familiarity with corporate governance best practices and the ability to advise senior stakeholders and clients effectively.

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Experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders concurrently.

Skills & Competencies

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Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

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Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

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High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

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Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

What We Offer

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Opportunity to work with leading financial services clients.

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Dynamic, collaborative and global work environment.

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Career development and progression opportunities.