Company Secretarial Assistant

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

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* As at 30 June 2026

Job Profile Summary:

To provide business facing company secretarial and administrative services within the Company Secretarial team, drawing on an awareness of internal business need and external industry trends. To build strong cross functional relationships with colleagues and to make a proactive added value contribution to corporate projects and shared goals.

To assist with the discharging of the Company Secretarial function’s responsibility for ensuring the statutory and regulatory compliance of all Man Group entities and provide a comprehensive range of company secretarial services to the UK and overseas entities as required.

Responsibilities   

Listed company responsibilities

• Provide assistance with the preparation of the company secretarial content of the Annual Report and financial statements, including the Corporate Governance section, Board Committee reports, director’s report, and notes as necessary.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of year-end documentation including the AGM Notice and related shareholder communications, alongside the timely discharge of regulatory filings relating to the circulation and publication of the Annual Report and AGM Notice (including ESEF obligations) as necessary.
• Provide support on specific projects including share buyback processes, Sharesave Scheme exercises and share award grants and vestings.
• Prepare, release and distribute routine Man Group RNS announcements, ensuring all internal controls are observed and regulatory deadlines met.
• Provide support for the management of inside information and Share Dealing Code processes, including periodic attestations.
• Update the Shareholder Information and Corporate Governance content of the Man Group website with oversight.
• Provide input and assistance with the preparation and running of the AGM and other shareholder meetings. This may include organising of audio/visual and staging requirements, meeting materials, preparation of Q&As for the Board, managing the delivery of directors’ proxy votes, liaison with Registrars and sourcing Man staff to help run the meeting on the day.
• Assist the Company Secretary with plc Board meeting, Board committee and corporate governance matters as and when required, including supporting on the directors’ external interests schedule and maintaining the list of persons closely associated with directors (PCAs).

Global entity governance and corporate governance

• Update and maintain the Man Group corporate structure chart and statutory records for Group entities and respond to the business on related queries.
• Arrange overseas subsidiary minute collation and biannual review of corporate records.
• Arrange Board approval and filing of subsidiary accounts and prepare and submit annual confirmation statements for UK subsidiaries.
• Update and maintain subsidiary company Authorised Signatory Lists.
• Provide support in the delivery of company secretarial services to Group entities, having due regard to the global regulatory requirements which apply to Man Group as a financial services and fund management Group.
• Provide support and assistance on corporate transactions, corporate rationalisation or other projects. This may include, but is not limited to, board changes, capital injections or reductions, distributions, intercompany or external transactions and advice on any related Group governance and company secretarial practice.

Team development and other support

• Create the annual departmental budget, with guidance, and monitor expenditure against budget.
• Drive the team's AI enhancement strategy and data collection and integration processes, to deliver improved analytical insight and operational efficiency.
• Answer company secretarial queries from the business as required including queries sent to the Company Secretarial inbox.
• Be responsible for the team’s hard copy and electronic filing systems.
• Assist the Company Secretary to raise the profile of the Company Secretarial team across the business through proactive value-added contribution to corporate projects and the development of strong relationships with colleagues in other functions.
• Provide team members with any additional support they may need on ad hoc projects or their ongoing responsibilities.

                                                                                             

Technical Competencies

• Individual should have recently completed, be studying for or be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to study for the CGI qualification.
• Knowledge of routine company secretarial procedures would be useful, preferably from experience gained in a large corporate environment.

 

 

 

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

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Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.