Assistant Vice President, Board Support Services

About the role

Walkers Professional Services, part of Walkers law firm, is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Board Support Services, to deliver company secretarial and corporate governance support to hedge funds, private equity funds and other sophisticated corporate structures. Working with directors, clients and senior management, the role manages a portfolio of entities, coordinates board and committee meetings and supports governance services across multiple jurisdictions. The salary range is US$95,000 to US$120,000.

Key responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial and board support to a diverse portfolio of client entities.
• Coordinate and manage board, committee, advisory and shareholder meetings; prepare agendas and board packs.
• Act as company secretary, including preparing and finalizing meeting minutes.
• Manage post-meeting actions such as resolutions, document execution and governance records.
• Serve as the main day-to-day contact for assigned clients and respond to governance queries.
• Support corporate governance administration, client onboarding and new governance mandates.
• Assist with internal projects, process improvements and governance best practices.
• Manage billing and support accounts receivable for assigned clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CGI (formerly ICSA), LLM, ACG/FCG or similar governance certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or board support services.
• Experience attending and coordinating board meetings and preparing minutes.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours and occasional travel.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance-related document management systems.
• Technology-oriented outlook and willingness to adopt digital tools.

What we offer

• Discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance.
• 5 weeks' vacation.
• Career progression opportunities.