Launch your company secretarial career with a dynamic role supporting independent boards across our diverse Investment Trust business. Gain hands-on experience with sixteen London-listed companies spanning multiple regions and sectors—including international exposure. This is your opportunity to develop governance expertise and build a pathway to a full company secretarial position in a fast-paced, global environment.

As an Assistant Investment Trust Company Secretary, you will report directly to the Head of Investment Trust Secretariat, and you will support a Company Secretary in fulfilling the legal duties across multiple JPMorgan Investment Trusts. This is a fast-paced role where you will provide information and support to both boards and internal stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.

Job responsibilities

• Supporting a Company Secretary with the legal duties for a portfolio of Investment Trusts
• Providing legal, governance support and guidance to the board of directors and acting as deputy for the Company Secretary in their absence
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including; scheduling & attending Board / Committee meetings including the AGM, drafting & preparing agendas/papers, reviewing Board papers for accuracy, drafting minutes & action points, scheduling meetings and booking meeting rooms as needed.
• Process Director expenses. review quarterly Director fee forms & update the payroll provider with changes to Director information, prepare Director induction materials and participate in induction meetings alongside the Company Secretary
• Assist in the project management of Annual and Half-Year Reports including drafting the Chairman’s statement, co-ordinating with auditors and reviewing final drafts
• Review, prepare and release following announcements; daily share buyback, share issuance, monthly Total Voting Rights (TVR), quarterly Listing Rules, block listing, TR-1, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities via Regulatory News Service (RNS), Annual Report, Half-Year Report and Dividends
• Communicating with the shareholders as appropriate
• Prepare and submit; Company House filings, Stamp Duty forms, Annual Report and Half-Year Report with the National Storage Mechanism and other regulatory bodies.
• Process invoices through the payment management system
• Review Investment Restriction Guidelines and Loan Compliance Certificates

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Client focus
• Essential to have a client centric mindset with a commitment to integrity, delivery and responsibility.
• Relationship management – Ability to develop partnerships with key business partners, including financial reporting, product development, operations, investment desks, compliance, risk, tax, and internal and external legal counsel.
• Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills – excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate complex ideas, concepts, and solutions at a level appropriate to the recipient.
• Self-motivated as well as a strong team player with a keen sense of ownership and desire for continuous improvement.
• Must have a keen attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Fully or partly qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), UK or a desire to qualify. Opportunity to progress in the long-term into a full Company Secretarial role
• Experience within an asset management environment and dealing with independent Board members
• Some technical knowledge across areas such of Market Abuse Regulation, Companies Act and UK Listing Rule etc.