Oliver James Associates
Job title:
Company Secretary
Company:
Oliver James Associates
Job description
Company Secretary (Full-time, Amsterdam)Location: Amsterdam
Employment: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, with an attractive bonus structureAbout the OrganizationThis international trading firm is known for its technical innovation, data-driven approach, and exceptional collaboration. Despite having over 1,600 employees worldwide, the company maintains a flat hierarchy, a collegial atmosphere, and a culture focused on growth and development. The European headquarters is located in Amsterdam and collaborates closely with offices in cities such as London and Paris.You will be part of an environment that feels like a dynamic scale-up, with the resources and stability of a well-established global player. The culture is defined by intellectual competitiveness combined with a strong sense of team support.About the MarketThe company operates at the top of the global financial markets, with a strong focus on innovative, technology-driven trading. In this high-performance environment, everything revolves around speed, precision, and intelligence. The firm is at the heart of the quantitative and algorithmic trading sector – a world where technological edge and sound legal and fiscal structures go hand in hand.About the RoleAs a Company Secretary, you will play a central role in supporting and strengthening corporate governance across the company’s European and UK entities. Based in Amsterdam, you will work closely with the global legal team. The position offers significant international exposure, including to APAC and North America.Key responsibilities include:Preparing and coordinating board and committee meetings (UK/EU): setting agendas, taking minutes, ensuring proper follow-upManaging legal entity structures and maintaining corporate documentationMonitoring and fulfilling legal obligations to regulators across Europe and the UKAdvising on governance-related matters, with a focus on best practicesSupporting international legal projects and transactionsStreamlining processes, documentation, and administrative standards within the functionActing as the first point of contact for governance-related inquiries across EuropeThis is a newly created role, providing the opportunity to shape the position and expand its scope over time. There is plenty of room for substantive growth, broader responsibilities, and direct involvement in strategic decision-making.What You BringAt least 5 years of experience as a Company Secretary in a regulated, international environmentExperience in Dutch corporate governance and, ideally, the UK context as wellA completed relevant degree (e.g., Law, Public Administration, Accountancy)A corporate governance certification is a plusExperience supporting boards, taking C-level meeting minutes, and using governance softwareFluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a plusYou are detail-oriented, independent, and possess strong communication skillsYou thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven organizationWhat We OfferCompetitive salary with an excellent bonus structure (no cap)A comprehensive benefits package, including:Private medical, dental, and vision insurancePension schemeLife and income protection insuranceTravel expense reimbursement and commuter benefitsPaid parental leaveDaily breakfast and lunch provided at the officeA role where you can truly make an impact, with plenty of room for initiative and growthInternational collaboration with driven colleagues around the worldFull-time presence at the Amsterdam office – located at the heart Amsterdam’s financial district, the Zuidas – with occasional work-from-home flexibility
Expected salary
Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Job date
Sat, 17 May 2025 23:57:05 GMT
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