JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Position Overview
Our client is a market leading firm, providing fiduciary, restructuring, trustee, fund administration, economic substance, and registered office and agent services based out of DIFC.
They are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Corporate Services Administrator to support the Corporate Services team in delivering high-quality corporate and company administration services. The role involves liaising with clients, maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting internal operations.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in financial or corporate services, ideally with a banking background, and a strong understanding of KYC and AML processes. A Company Secretary certification would be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Administration & Compliance
• Maintain and update company records, statutory registers, and corporate documentation in accordance with UAE regulations.
• Assist with company formation, licensing, and registration processes.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements for clients and the organisation.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, government documents, and corporate resolutions as required.
KYC / AML & Client Due Diligence
• Prepare, review, and maintain KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) documentation for clients and entities.
• Conduct client due diligence and support risk assessments in line with regulatory and company requirements.
• Liaise with banks, regulators, and internal teams to ensure documentation and processes are complete and accurate.
Client & Stakeholder Support
• Act as a point of contact for clients regarding corporate administration and compliance matters.
• Assist in preparing corporate reports, meeting minutes, resolutions, and other documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Corporate Services team.
Operational & Office Support
• Maintain accurate records of corporate services activities.
• Support senior management with administrative tasks and project execution.
• Handle sensitive and confidential client and company information with discretion.
Requirements:
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in financial or corporate services, with banking experience a strong advantage.• Practical experience in preparing and managing KYC and AML documentation.
• Company Secretary certification highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and in a team-oriented environment.
Personal Attributes
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and highly organised.
• Professional and client-focused with a proactive approach.
• Discreet, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities efficiently.
• Positive attitude with strong problem-solving and administrative skills
Salary:
AED
10,000 to 15,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Health care, air ticket, visa
ABOUT THE COMPANY
KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"
Who we are:
Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.
Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.
Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.
What we do:
Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills
Why Us:
The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.
