JPMorgan Asset Management - Investment Trusts Senior 

United Kingdom, England, London 

740671220

Job Summary

In this role, you will report into the Head of Secretariat.

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the legal duties of a company secretary for a portfolio of Investment Trusts.
• Providing comprehensive legal and governance support and guidance to the board of directors.
• Assisting in the implementation of corporate strategies by ensuring that the board's decisions and instructions are properly carried out and communicated effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Communicating with the shareholders as appropriate.
• Acting as the appointed representative of JPMorgan in respect of the duties as set out in the investment management agreement.
• Coach and train junior members of the team, fostering their professional development and enhancing their skills in company secretarial practices.
• Project management of Annual and Half-Year Reports on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Client focus - Essential to have a client centric mindset with a commitment to integrity, fairness and responsibility.
• Experience – Senior experience in a Company Secretarial role, preferably within an asset management environment.
• Technical knowledge – Must have sound company secretarial knowledge including minute taking and the ability to liaise with directors at a high level with a knowledge of MAR, Companies Act and UK Listing Rule etc.
• Relationship management – Ability to develop partnerships with key business partners, including financial reporting, product development, operations, investment desks, compliance, risk, tax, and internal and external legal counsel.
• Project management – Experience of managing a number of projects and managing tight deadlines with a proven track record of managing projects within a large, highly complex, cross-functional environment.
• Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills – Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate complex ideas, concepts, and solutions at a level appropriate to the recipient. Self-motivated as well as a strong team player with a keen sense of ownership and desire for continuous improvement.
• Document management – Must have a keen attention to detail with excellent organizational skills which can be competently utilised to manage large agendas.
• Qualifications - Fully Qualified Chartered Secretary with Associate or Fellow Membership with the Chartered Governance Institute UK.