Company Secretary
Meraki Talent · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Tailor my CV for this job — freeJob SpecificationCompany Secretary (Investment Management Company)Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesReporting to: Board of Directors
The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, board administration, and entity management across UAE and international investment structures.This is a senior governance role requiring strong knowledge of corporate secretarial practices, regulatory frameworks, fund structures, and board governance within a regulated financial services environment.Ideal CandidateA governance professional who combines first-class company secretarial expertise with a commercial understanding of investment management, capable of partnering with Boards and senior leadership to maintain best-in-class governance standards within a sophisticated Abu Dhabi-based investment platform.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate GovernanceServe as secretary to the Board of Directors and Board Committees.Ensure compliance with applicable corporate governance requirements, company laws, and internal governance frameworks.Advise directors and senior management on governance best practices and statutory obligations.Maintain governance policies, delegation authorities, and Board procedures.Coordinate annual Board effectiveness reviews and governance assessments.Board and Committee SupportPrepare annual Board and Committee calendars.Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, and resolutions.Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare accurate minutes and action logs.Track Board decisions and monitor completion of agreed actions.Facilitate director induction, ongoing training, and governance awareness initiatives.Corporate Secretarial AdministrationMaintain statutory records, registers, and corporate books.Manage company incorporations, restructurings, liquidations, and amendments.Oversee powers of attorney, authorised signatory arrangements, and corporate authorisations.Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory submissions.Maintain legal entity management databases and document repositories.Investment and Fund StructuresSupport governance requirements for investment vehicles, special purpose entities, and holding companies.Coordinate approvals relating to acquisitions, disposals, financing transactions, and fund operations.Manage governance matters associated with cross-border investment structures.Stakeholder ManagementDevelop effective relationships with Board members, senior executives, investors, external counsel, auditors, fund administrators, and regulators.Act as a trusted governance adviser to executive management and directors.Coordinate between legal, compliance, finance, risk, and operational functions.Candidate ProfileEssential QualificationsDegree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.Professional qualification such as:Chartered Governance Professional (CGI/ICSA)Chartered SecretaryQualified Lawyer (desirable)Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).Experience8-15 years' corporate secretarial or governance experience.Experience within:Investment managementAsset managementPrivate equitySovereign wealth fundsFinancial services organisationsExperience supporting Board and Committee governance.Proven exposure to UAE corporate structures and international holding entities.Technical SkillsStrong understanding of:Corporate governance principlesUAE corporate legislationFinancial services regulationBoard administrationLegal entity managementExcellent minute-taking and drafting skills.Experience with board portal and entity management systems.Strong project management and organisational abilities.Personal AttributesHigh integrity and discretion.Excellent judgment and attention to detail.Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.Ability to operate confidently with senior executives and Board members.Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to governance.Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced investment environment.Preferred ExperienceExperience within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) or Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) regulated entities.Exposure to sovereign wealth, institutional investment, real assets, infrastructure, private markets, or multi-asset investment strategies.Experience supporting international subsidiaries and investment holding companies across multiple jurisdictions.RemunerationCompetitive base salary.Annual performance bonus.Private medical insurance.Housing and relocation support (where applicable).Long-term incentive participation (subject to company policy).Generous annual leave and professional development support.