Senior Executive - Secretarial

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com

Job Description

THIS ROLE

As a Senior Executive within our Company Secretarial team, you will take the lead on complex corporate governance matters while ensuring high‑quality, compliant service delivery across a portfolio of fund structures. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, manage key corporate actions, and provide technical guidance to junior team members—all while driving continuous improvements that enhance efficiency and client experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You’ll coordinate board and committee meetings by preparing board packs, drafting high‑quality minutes, and ensuring all governance processes comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• You’ll manage complex corporate secretarial matters such as refinancing arrangements, constitutional amendments, share issuances, distributions, and other structural transactions
• You’ll ensure strong governance and risk management by maintaining AML/CFT compliance frameworks, reviewing and approving corporate documentation, and overseeing statutory and regulatory filings
• You’ll build and manage relationships with key stakeholders—including board members, regulators, and external advisors - while providing technical guidance and coaching to junior team members
• You’ll oversee the full entity lifecycle, including onboarding, migrations, and closures, as well as manage billing processes and resolve complex fee‑related matters

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile 
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions   
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave 
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements 
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You hold a relevant degree or are qualified or progressing toward ICSA/ACCA/ACA (minimum Level 2), and are committed to building your expertise in corporate governance
• You bring robust experience in a similar role within the global business or financial services sector, giving you confidence in handling corporate secretarial matters
• You have strong hands‑on experience in corporate administration and company secretarial activities, and enjoy working on governance‑related processes
• You have a solid understanding of the Companies Act, Financial Services Act, and key legislation governing the Global Business sector in Mauritius
• You enjoy supporting and mentoring junior team members, while maintaining high standards of quality, organisation, and professionalism in your work

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders, including our employees, clients, and local communities, while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve, whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees, from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries, to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad, we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.