The Senior Manager oversees company secretarial services, manages client relationships, mentors teams, ensures compliance, and leads process improvements.
Job Description
Senior Manager, Corporate Trust
Sydney, Australia
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Hybrid
Intro:
This is a leadership role within the Corporate Trust team.
In Australia, we operate a highly regulated wholesale trustee business committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and client service. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager reporting to the Director, Head of Operations, to join the team.
The focus of this role is as follows:
• support junior members of the Corporate Trust team and coordinate the delivery of timely and accurate trustee services across a portfolio of wholesale trusts and funds; and
• manage client relationships post-onboarding on an ongoing basis.
This is a hands-on position requiring active involvement in day-to-day operations.
Some of the things you'll be doing:
• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of assigned clients and funds, ensuring operational excellence
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of trustee services
• Assist with client onboardings as required
• Manage the post-onboarding and integration of new clients and trusts and manage the offboarding of schemes that are winding up
• Review trust's constituent documents and set up governance and compliance frameworks for new funds to facilitate trust formation and operation
• Manage deal activity including acquisitions, divestments, capex, refinancing, capital calls or any other relevant matters
• Liaise with and oversee service providers who are preparing the trust's accounts, tax returns, business activity statements, annual investor income reports and other mandatory reports as required
• Monitor service providers to ensure they are complying with service level agreements, regulatory requirements, the trust deed and the law
• Support compliance activities in accordance with compliance plan controls including Know Your Client and Anti-Money Laundering Checks
• Work closely with senior management to ensure compliance is managed appropriately in accordance with compliance policies and procedures
• Establish, maintain and adhere to operating procedures
• Participate in ongoing automation and improvement of systems and processes
• Lead, manage and develop team members, including training and mentoring
• Involvement in projects and other ad hoc duties as required
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
• Australian recognised qualification in Law / Business Administration or other similar disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in a Legal, Accounting, Audit, Funds, Trustee or Governance role
• An understanding of the role of a Trustee
• Client management skills and relationship management experience
• Knowledge of the managed funds industry and operational experience relating to managed investment schemes
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing
• Works well under pressure, delivers results and meets customer expectations
• Works collaboratively and enjoys working with and influencing people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with good planning and organizational skills
• Highly principled and able to resolve issues
About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It's also the reason we're the trusted partner of many of the world's most successful organizations.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That's why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.
Senior Manager, Corporate Trust
Sydney, Australia
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Hybrid
Intro:
This is a leadership role within the Corporate Trust team.
In Australia, we operate a highly regulated wholesale trustee business committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and client service. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager reporting to the Director, Head of Operations, to join the team.
The focus of this role is as follows:
• support junior members of the Corporate Trust team and coordinate the delivery of timely and accurate trustee services across a portfolio of wholesale trusts and funds; and
• manage client relationships post-onboarding on an ongoing basis.
This is a hands-on position requiring active involvement in day-to-day operations.
Some of the things you'll be doing:
• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of assigned clients and funds, ensuring operational excellence
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of trustee services
• Assist with client onboardings as required
• Manage the post-onboarding and integration of new clients and trusts and manage the offboarding of schemes that are winding up
• Review trust's constituent documents and set up governance and compliance frameworks for new funds to facilitate trust formation and operation
• Manage deal activity including acquisitions, divestments, capex, refinancing, capital calls or any other relevant matters
• Liaise with and oversee service providers who are preparing the trust's accounts, tax returns, business activity statements, annual investor income reports and other mandatory reports as required
• Monitor service providers to ensure they are complying with service level agreements, regulatory requirements, the trust deed and the law
• Support compliance activities in accordance with compliance plan controls including Know Your Client and Anti-Money Laundering Checks
• Work closely with senior management to ensure compliance is managed appropriately in accordance with compliance policies and procedures
• Establish, maintain and adhere to operating procedures
• Participate in ongoing automation and improvement of systems and processes
• Lead, manage and develop team members, including training and mentoring
• Involvement in projects and other ad hoc duties as required
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
• Australian recognised qualification in Law / Business Administration or other similar disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in a Legal, Accounting, Audit, Funds, Trustee or Governance role
• An understanding of the role of a Trustee
• Client management skills and relationship management experience
• Knowledge of the managed funds industry and operational experience relating to managed investment schemes
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing
• Works well under pressure, delivers results and meets customer expectations
• Works collaboratively and enjoys working with and influencing people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with good planning and organizational skills
• Highly principled and able to resolve issues
About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It's also the reason we're the trusted partner of many of the world's most successful organizations.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That's why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.
- CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
- We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In's Best Places to Work.
- We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
- Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
- CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
- As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
CSC Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
CSC Sydney, Australia Office
100 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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