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GAM is one of the world’s leading independent, pure-play asset managers. We provide differentiated
active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Our core investment business is complemented by private labelling services, which include fund
administration and other support services to third-party institutions. Togeth er we share a common set of
values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
For our Governance Department we are looking to hire in either Zurich or London a

Assistant Company Secretary 100%

Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective servicing of the Group Board of Directors and other company boards and
  committees by arranging meetings, drafting agendas and collating and creating board packs


• Compiling agendas based on actions from previous minutes and standing agendas


• Communicating key deadlines for pack production to stakeholders/presenters ahead of time


• Attending and minuting board meetings where required


• Arranging and recording ad hoc board approvals


• Ensuring the timely completion of statutory filings


• Filing statutory accounts including maintaining a timetable, liaising with the Finance Department
  and auditors, reviewing draft accounts, arranging board approvals, director signatures and timely
  filing with Companies House


• Monitoring and assisting with the filing of confirmation statements


• Assisting the Group Company Secretary and the UK Head of Company Secretary with other ad
  hoc tasks as required including director changes, allotments, liquidations, new company
  incorporations, share transfers and such other duties as may be allocated


• Ensuring the maintenance and timely update of statutory records and registers


• Providing advice on company secretarial matters including processes, statutory requirements,
  corporate governance matters, procedures

Requirements

• Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or part-qualified preferred


• Previous experience of attending board and committee meetings and producing high quality minutes
  essential


• Law or paralegal degree would be an advantage


• Previous asset management and/or financial industry experience preferred


• Fluent verbal and communication skills in English, German is a plus


• Highly organised and self-motivated with good time management with the ability to work to deadlines


• A team player with a proactive and flexible attitude

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GAM offers attractive employment conditions, including a market oriented salary and flexible working
hours.

GAM
Human Resources
Hardstrasse 201 / P.O. Box
8037 Zurich
T +41 (0)58 426 30 30
zurich-hr@gam.com / www.gam.com