Senior Corporate Officer

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis) and Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Officer will report to the Manager of the team or directly to the Head of Pool (HoP)

and will:

• Manage a portfolio of Institutional clients active in the real estate industry (the entities are Propcos and Holdcos with assets located in different countries)
• Review deliverables prepared by the Global Client Delivery (GCD) for this client’s portfolio and monitor answer to clients’ requests
• Draft legal documents (board / shareholders’ minutes, agreements, proxies, articles of incorporation, extraordinary / ordinary general meetings, change of manager(s), notices etc)
• Review the legal documents drafted by the team or the GCD
• Organize Board and Shareholders’ meetings
• Attend and lead Board / Shareholders’ meetings and take minutes
• Ensure the application of our internal procedures
• Closely collaborate with other departments, mostly the Accounting Department, Tax department and the GCD
• Manage the relationships with the asset manager, real estate asset manager, the property manager, the tax advisor, the auditors, the lawyers and the banks
• Follow up and manage on-going client business and possibilities for organic growth
• Ensure that KYC (Know Your Client) and KYT (Know Your Transaction) requirements are applied, check and maintain compliance files
• Assist the FATCA CRS team for the FATCA and CRS reportings if applicable
• Assist in coaching and developing team members within their role
• Checks and follows up on client satisfaction

Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)

• Delivers consistent results
• Customer focus
• Plans and aligns
• Self-development

Key behaviours we expect to see

• Attention to detail
• Taking ownership
• Approachability
• Organisation
• Resilience

• Master or Bachelors degree
• 4-6 years of experience in Corporate law and significant experience in Real Estate. Knowledge in SICAR, SIF, RAIF is an asset
• Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
• Experienced in handling: acquisition of participation's, board resolutions, incorporation and liquidation of a company, proxies, advanced knowledge of annual reporting law
• Knowledge of local legal requirements in Germany, Italy, Spain or Portugal, will be a great advantage
• Languages: Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage (especially French and/or German)

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.