Company Secretarial Graduate Programme (Start: Sept 2027)

Position: Company Secretarial Graduate Programme (Start:
Sept 2027)

Location: Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid  

About Us  

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services,
trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity
firms, and international corporations.  

Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently
deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled
learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues
worldwide.  

As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s
financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008.
Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment
in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+
teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our
colleagues in legal services.   

What is it like to work here?   

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our
continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for
each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can
be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in
the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.  

The Opportunity   

The company secretary is at the heart of the decision-making
process in all corporate enterprises. The role has evolved from being an
administrative agent of the Board to being a key stakeholder in the corporate
governance process. With high demand amongst employers nationwide, and
significant opportunities for career progression, a company secretarial career
offers graduates a chance to secure their future while exploring unique
experiences within a global financial services industry.

As a participant in our Company Secretarial Graduate
Programme, you will have the opportunity to pursue an MSc in Management &
Corporate Governance from the University of Ulster, with all tuition fees fully
funded by us. You will also receive fully paid study leave for lecture and exam
days. Completion of the MSc in Management & Corporate Governance provides
access to the professional chartered secretary qualification through the
Chartered Governance Institute.

Our company secretarial practice is one of the largest in
Ireland, with over 40 full-time corporate governance professionals and support
staff providing company secretarial services to the asset management and asset
financing industries. Our company secretarial trainees rotate across our three
main company secretarial business lines (funds, aviation and corporate) over
the course of the programme. These rotations provide exposure to the industries
that dominate the company secretarial market in Ireland, offering the most
well-rounded exposure possible to modern company secretarial practice.

Mentoring: Our experienced mentors are committed to your
success, providing support and answers to all your questions, while offering
advice as you navigate your career at the Maples Group.

On-the-Job Experience

From day one, you will be supported by colleagues who will
provide hands-on learning experiences, while working closely with clients and
stakeholders on a global platform. You will have the opportunity to work with
market leading clients in the asset management and asset financing industries.
This is a client facing role that will provide you with exposure to senior
executives at client organisations, independent non-executive directors and
other professional advisors retained by our clients.

You will learn:

• About
  different legal entities and corporate structuring;
• The
  regulatory requirements that must be fulfilled by corporations, including
  highly regulated entities;
• The
  principles of good corporate governance;
• How
  to write succinctly and clearly articulate complex issues objectively; and
• Good
  professional practice management and client servicing.

Requirements  

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and
autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:  

• A
  College Diploma or equivalent, preferable with a business or legal
  concentration;   
• An
  interest in financial services, company law and regulations.
• The
  successful candidate will be a highly organised, detail-oriented
  individual with well-developed critical thinking skills;   
• Ability
  to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;   
• An
  innate desire to consistently strive for excellence, take pride in
  carrying out their responsibilities efficiently and with impeccable
  execution, and proactively looks for opportunities to recommend
  improvements to systems and processes;   
• A
  self-starter who works well within a team, is energised by a continuous
  learning environment and possesses an ability to work well under
  the pressure of deadlines;   
• Strong
  written and verbal skills are required; the ability to write
  clearly and accurately is a key requirement for this role;
• Working
  knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
  and   
• An
  aptitude and commitment to continue to learn various IT platforms
  and additional software skills is essential.  

Benefits & Rewards  

The Maples Group prioritises employee health and
wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits,
including:  

• Fully
  funded diploma in Management & Corporate Governance
• Paid
  study leave and lecture days
• Comprehensive
  health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive
  vacation packages
• Travel
  insurance
• Global
  mental wellness programme
• Sports
  clubs and social events

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. 
Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or
on LinkedIn.  

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the
application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please
refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for
details on how we handle personal information relating to job
applicants.  

 “Please note that it is the Maples Group standard
policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to
whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the
Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks
when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does
not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group
will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a
number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for
and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the
opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further
details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is
made.”