Client Corporate Governance

We are looking for an experienced Manager to take ownership of a team and client portfolio within our Luxembourg governance business. We believe technology should remove administrative burden and allow talented governance professionals to focus on judgement, client interaction and value-added work. As Manager, Client Corporate Governance, you will be accountable for a team of governance professionals and a defined portfolio of clients. Reporting to the Jurisdiction Lead, you will combine hands-on client leadership with people management, portfolio oversight, commercial awareness and technical governance expertise.
• Degree educated with a strong academic background in law, corporate governance, business administration, corporate services or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial Practice, Law, Compliance or similar highly desirable.
• Typically 7 or more years' relevant experience within company secretarial, governance, fund administration, fiduciary services or a related governance environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex Luxembourg fund, corporate or regulated financial services structures.
• Strong understanding of Luxembourg corporate law, governance requirements and regulated environments.
• Experience across a broad range of financial services clients or structures, which may include UCITS, alternative investment funds, management companies, banks, investment managers and related corporate entities.
• Demonstrable experience leading, supervising and developing governance professionals.
• Experience owning a portfolio of clients and managing relationships with boards and senior stakeholders.
• Experience improving delivery quality, standardising processes and implementing operational change.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of professional services delivery models.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent written and spoken English. Additional European languages advantageous. 1. Team Leadership & People Development
• Lead, organise and develop a team of governance professionals responsible for an allocated client portfolio.
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively and create an environment in which team members are trusted, supported and accountable.
• Coach and develop team members, building technical capability, professional judgement and confidence.
• Create meaningful opportunities for colleagues to take on increasing responsibility and progress their careers.
• Support engagement, retention and succession planning within the team.
• Plan and allocate work effectively across the team, balancing client priorities, capacity and development opportunities. 2. Portfolio Delivery & Governance Leadership
• Own the day-to-day delivery of Company Secretarial, Corporate Governance and Domiciliation Services across the allocated client portfolio, including accountability for technical quality, appropriate review and escalation.
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and service across board support, minutes, resolutions, statutory maintenance and governance reporting.
• Lead complex transactions, restructurings, incorporations, liquidations and governance projects within the portfolio.
• Apply ONE governance standards and quality controls consistently across the team.
• Use sound judgement to make portfolio decisions and provide technical guidance on complex governance matters, acting as a point of escalation for the team and ensuring material or higher-risk matters are escalated appropriately. 3. Client Relationship Management
• Lead relationships with clients, boards and senior stakeholders across a varied portfolio of financial services and investment fund structures.
• Build trusted relationships with AIFMs, management companies, banks, investment managers, sponsors, institutional investors and professional advisers, as relevant to the portfolio.
• Provide practical governance advice and lead client service discussions.
• Take ownership of complex client requirements and ensure agreed actions are delivered.
• Support client retention and appropriate growth opportunities through high-quality service and strong relationships. 4. Risk, Compliance & Professional Standards
• Maintain effective oversight of governance-related risks and controls across the portfolio.
• Ensure governance activities are delivered in accordance with applicable requirements, constitutional documents and internal policies.
• Stay abreast of regulatory and market developments and translate relevant changes into practical team actions.
• Promote sound governance, professional conduct and ethical decision-making across the team. 5. Continuous Improvement & Change
• Identify and implement practical improvements to governance delivery and the ONE operating model.
• Lead standardisation, automation and efficiency initiatives within the team and portfolio.
• Drive the responsible adoption and effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve quality, efficiency and client outcomes, ensuring agreed tools and processes are embedded across the team.
• Contribute operational insight to governance products, processes and service development.
• Participate in jurisdictional and cross-business initiatives. 6. Portfolio & Commercial Management
• Own portfolio planning, utilisation, time recording, recoverability, work in progress and invoicing discipline, taking timely action where performance falls outside expectations.
• Provide relevant forecasting and portfolio information to the Jurisdiction Lead.
• Contribute technical and delivery input to proposals, DDQs, client pitches, pricing reviews and scope discussions.
• Identify and actively pursue opportunities to deepen client relationships and broaden appropriate services.
• Manage the portfolio with appropriate attention to scope, efficiency, recoverability and sustainable service delivery, identifying and addressing scope creep, under-pricing and other issues affecting client economics. 7. Client Governance & Internal Collaboration
• Attend board meetings and contribute independent judgement, challenge and governance expertise.
• Support effective board decision-making, oversight and governance practices across assigned structures.
• Build credibility as a trusted governance contact for boards and senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Jurisdiction Lead and colleagues across Compliance, Risk, Finance, Technology and other service teams.
• Support new business approvals, client onboarding and governance reviews for the portfolio.
• Represent ONE professionally with clients, boards, advisers and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment within a motivated team.
• A multicultural workplace that values diversity, talent, and innovative ideas.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals and specialists.
• Comprehensive internal training and clear career development pathways.
• Exposure to the financial operations of leading investment funds in Europe.