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Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

62261

Published date:

02/09/2026

Senior Company Secretarial Assistant

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

82936

Published date:

31/08/2026

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Assistant Company Secretary / Senior Company Secretarial Assistant

Job Level

TBC

Department

Group

Reporting To

Group Company Secretary

Jurisdiction

Guernsey/Jersey

Opera Summary:

Operaisaprivatelyownedfinancialservicesgroupandspecialistprivatewealthand privatecapitalserviceproviderwithoperationsacrosseightjurisdictions:Bermuda, Geneva,Guernsey,IsleofMan,Jersey,London,MauritiusandTheBahamas.The group administers assets totaling $81bn.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.operalimited.com/

Job Summary:

TheAssistantCompanySecretary/SeniorCompanySecretarialAssistantwill supporttheGroupCompanySecretaryinmaintainingeffectivegovernance frameworksandcompanysecretarialadministrationacrosstheGroup’s jurisdictions,assistingwithregulatoryandstatutorycompliance,Boardand ExecutiveCommitteesupportandcorporategovernanceprojects.Thisroleoffers hands-onexposuretoseniorstakeholdersandboardleveloperationsandwillplay akeypartindeliveringthefullgovernancecyclefortheGroupalongsidethewider compliance and risk teams.

Thisroleissuitedtosomeonewithstrongcompanysecretarialexperiencegained inaprofessionalservices,privatecompanyorlistedenvironmentwhoisseeking meaningfulexposuretocorporategovernanceinaninnovativefinancialservices group.

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will be responsible for the following corporate secretarial tasks:

Governance & Compliance

Assist in maintenance of CDD of the Group.

Maintain/provide structure charts as required.

Opera Group Limited is registered at Oak House, Hirzel Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey under CMP72322

Maintain statutory registers and filings of the Group and its subsidiaries.

Maintaining and developing group entity information using our entity management system.

Support in the maintenance of the conflicts register.

Assist in the maintenance and review of governance policies, terms of reference and delegated authorities documentation.

Board & Committee Support

Support the corporate calendar for the Group and its subsidiaries.

Assist with the governance of subsidiary Board and Committee meetings, including the preparation of notices, agendas, collation and distribution of materials, minutes, and action points.

Monitor, track and update action points arising from Board and Committee meetings.

Draft minutes of meetings and written resolutions of the board and shareholders.

Assist with Director onboarding, changes in officers and board evaluations.

Special Projects

Supporting leadership and the Governance team with ongoing governance and corporate projects, including acquisitions and mergers.

Corporate Reporting

Ensure all statutory submissions for the Group and its subsidiaries are completed on time.

Ensure the timely filing of statutory documents with relevant authorities, and maintain all corporate records.

Key Competencies & Skills:

Experience

Studying towards, or willing to commence, the CGI Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (or equivalent).

Previous experience in a company secretarial role within Financial Services (other industries will be considered).

Good knowledge of company secretarial and governance best practices and Jersey/Guernsey Company law.

Knowledge of company secretarial and governance best practices and company law in other jurisdictions would be advantageous.

Understanding of the professional services or financial services regulatory landscape.

Experience preparing accurate minutes and board agendas.

Personal Attributes

Excellent IT skills, including practical experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and board papers compilation systems.

Experience with entity management systems such as Viewpoint, Diligent Entities would be advantageous.

Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills

Opera Group Limited is registered at Oak House, Hirzel Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey under CMP72322

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

High ethical standards and integrity.

Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory and working environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Key Business Partners:

Board of Directors

Senior Management Team

Operating Company Managing Director

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Senior Manager - Engagement and Communications

Jersey OR Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

79683

Published date:

22/06/2026

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title	Engagement and Communications - Senior Manager
Business	Opera
Job Level	Senior Manager
Department	People and Culture
Reporting To	Chief People Officer
Jurisdiction	Guernsey, Jersey or UK

Opera Summary:

Opera is a privately owned financial services group, created to build a world-class portfolio of fund, corporate and fiduciary businesses. Majority backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown CBE - co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown - and like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott.

Opera’s growing portfolio includes Accuro, Amber Trust Ltd (now Oak Bahamas), HFL, Meritus and Oak, with operations across eight jurisdictions: Bermuda, Geneva, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and The Bahamas. The group administers assets totaling $81bn.

For more information, please visit: https://www.operalimited.com/

Job Summary:

The Engagement and Communications Senior Manager within the People and Culture (P&C) team is responsible for the development and delivery of Opera’s employee engagement, listening, internal communications and culture initiatives. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and the P&C team, this role translates engagement strategy into practical, high-quality experiences, communications, and insights across the employee lifecycle.

The role provides operational leadership for the delivery of engagement and communications initiatives, partnering with the Chief People Officer on strategic direction and priorities

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Engagement & Listening

Execute and manage Opera’s continuous listening cycle, supporting both formal (engagement surveys, pulse surveys) and informal (listening groups, feedback sessions) mechanisms.
Manage the end-to-end delivery of engagement surveys, including vendor coordination and support for any relevant accreditation processes
Coordinate the collation, communication, and tracking of engagement results and action plans, supporting leaders to understand and act on insights.
Chair the quarterly Global Sports and Social committee, providing guidance for annual planning, budgeting and sharing best practices across local sports and social teams
Deliver engagement and communication campaigns that reinforce cultural priorities and support adoption across Opera
Execute internal campaigns that promote organisational priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and employee recognition.
Identify and leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to improve communication effectiveness, employee engagement, content creation, and reporting efficiency.

Ways of Working & Culture

Support the rollout and ongoing engagement of Opera’s values and ways of working.
Ensure engagement and communication approaches are locally relevant while maintaining consistency with Opera's group culture and values.
Work closely with the P&C teams to guide the curation of communications for key employee lifecycle moments, including onboarding, promotions, performance cycles, and leavers.
Support the promotion of learning and development initiatives through targeted communications.
Deliver alumni initiatives where appropriate.

Intranet & Content Management

Curate and manage the People & Culture intranet pages, ensuring content is up to date, well-structured, accessible, and aligned with employee needs.
Own internal distribution lists working with the P&C team to ensure updates are in real time
Coordinate and provide guidance to content updates to contributors

Manager & Leader Communication Support

Support communication and engagement activities associated with organisational change, business integration, and transformation initiatives.
Develop and maintain practical communication toolkits and templates for managers to support self-service
Provide ad hoc support for leaders as required for internal projects
Partner with the Commercial team to ensure alignment of messaging and tone internally and externally.

Data, Insights & Reporting

Track and report on employee engagement metrics, including survey results, pulse data, and quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Produce clear and actionable engagement and communication reports for senior stakeholders.
Identify trends and insights from data to inform continuous improvement of engagement activities.
Support P&C leadership with insight-based recommendations, while focusing on execution of agreed actions.

Key Competencies & Skills:

Essential Experience

Proven track record within a multi-jurisdictional or global organisation.
Experience supporting culture, engagement, and ways-of-working initiatives.
Experience delivering employee engagement programmes, campaigns, surveys, and events.
Experience creating and managing content across multiple communication channels.
Experience building effective partnerships with People teams, leaders, and communications stakeholders.
Background in employee engagement, HR, internal communications, or marketing.

Desirable Experience

Exposure to engagement data, reporting, or metrics, with the ability to turn insight into practical actions.
Familiarity with employee engagement platforms, survey tools, or accreditation processes
Experience supporting performance, reward, or learning communications.

Measures of Success

High-quality, on-time delivery of engagement surveys, events, campaigns, and communications.
Strong participation in employee listening activities.
Clear, consistent, and well-received internal communications.
Positive feedback from managers and employees on engagement initiatives and communications.
Reliable reporting and actionable insights to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement.

Core Capabilities

Digital and AI fluency: Confident using technology, data, and AI-powered tools to streamline processes, enhance content and communications, and drive smarter decision-making.
Execution excellence: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Clear communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
Stakeholder collaboration: Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
Data-informed mindset: Able to interpret engagement data and metrics and apply insights to improve delivery.
Continuous improvement: Proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance engagement, communication, and employee experience.
Judgement and discretion: Able to handle sensitive information and communications with care and professionalism.

Key Business Partners:

Chief People Officer
P&C Teams
Opera leaders
Commercial / Marketing Teams
Global and local managers
Sports & Social committee members

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