Trainee Company Secretary

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working  
• Private Pension Plan 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Annual Salary Review

Job Description

Purpose of role 

Join Ocorian's two-year Trainee Company Secretary Programme and build a rewarding career in corporate governance. Working with global funds clients, you'll gain hands-on experience while studying for an MSc in Management and Corporate Governance. Based in our Belfast office, you'll benefit from a comprehensive training programme, study-friendly working arrangements, and clear career progression, with the opportunity to be promoted to Company Secretary upon successful completion. We're looking for a motivated, fast learner who is eager to develop their knowledge and make an impact.

Key responsibilities 

• Work alongside experienced professionals supporting global funds and corporate entities.
• Play a key role in organising board and shareholder meetings and preparing governance documentation.
• Gain exposure to fund launches, regulatory filings and corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with directors, clients and industry specialists across multiple jurisdictions.
• Learn how strong governance supports successful businesses and investment structures.
• Manage statutory records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical knowledge, commercial awareness and professional confidence through real-world experience.
• Contribute to projects that make a genuine impact for clients and the wider business.

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Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• A degree-level qualification.
• A commitment to studying towards, or currently undertaking, the CGI qualification (or equivalent) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• A willingness to learn and develop a broad understanding of Ocorian's services and clients.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.