Website Hawksford
About the job
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive board support assistance to the clients.
Summary:
This position plays a key role in supporting board and governance activities across a diverse client base, including funds, private clients, corporate entities, trusts, and foundations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating board meetings end-to-end, producing high-quality minutes, and acting as a trusted operational contact for clients. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality corporate secretarial and board governance support to a portfolio of international clients, ensuring the smooth running of board processes, accurate documentation, and full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This is a remote role based in Mauritius, with a requirement to overlap partially with Cayman Islands business hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Board Support Manager (Cayman Islands), the successful applicant will:
- Provide end-to-end board support for a portfolio of client entities, including:
- Preparing and distributing board packs and agendas
- Attending meetings and producing accurate, high-quality minutes (with a focus on fund clients)
- Tracking and following up on action items through to completion
- Supporting the Chair and Board during meetings
- Act as a key operational point of contact for clients on all board support and corporate secretarial matters
- Ensure all documentation and processes comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards
- Maintain and update statutory records and client files, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Assist with periodic client file reviews and governance health checks
- Support the Board Support Manager and wider team with ad hoc projects and process improvements
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No Hierarchy
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Have Fun
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Be Flexible
Bring a positive attitude with you into the office, and always be receptive to change
To apply for this job email your details to mauritius.careers@hawksford.com