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Laura Duffy

Dublin

Summary

An ambitious and enthusiastic young woman with a strong work ethic who can learn quickly and apply knowledge easily. Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and to work well within a team environment developed through experience of working with regulated funds and corporate entities within a corporate services firm and also through experience of working on the Company Secretariat and Corporate Legal team for a market-leading services provider in the pharma industry. A passion for problem-solving with a strong interest in the areas of policy and company law. Eager to further my career within the company secretarial field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Company Secretarial Assistant

Inizio
Dublin
12.2023 - Current
  • Company secretarial and legal support tasks
  • Attending to statutory filings and notifications to the Registrar of Companies for Irish and UK registered companies
  • Liaising with local teams for corporate record keeping purposes for rest of world companies
  • Maintenance of group company records and maintaining a central database using Diligent Entities
  • Preparation of routine subsidiary company minutes
  • Coordinating the execution of documents
  • Assisting with ensuring that the Group Structure Chart is accurate and up-to-date
  • Liaising with key stakeholders, including tax, finance, corporate development and operational business units
  • Assisting in setting up filing systems and procedures within the department
  • Notarisation/apostille/legalisation requests
  • Dealing with KYC / compliance requests
  • Handled multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
  • Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data

Client Services Administrator

Conexim Advisor Support & Services
Dublin
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supporting the day-to-day activities of the client services and operations team
  • Supporting and co-ordination of the account opening process from receipt of application through to funding and trade generation
  • Responding to client and agent queries via email or phone in an effective and timely manner
  • Supporting and co-ordinating daily reconciliation of trades and cash received
  • Assisting with communication and collation of information in relation to corporate actions and asset transfers
  • Assist with the preparation of compliance reporting to both the firm and the wider group (Irish Life)
  • Assisting with daily AML checks and ensuring that up-to-date KYC is on file for all clients
  • Providing data and information to Compliance, Risk and Operations functions
  • Acting consistently within Risk and Compliance guidelines and reporting any errors or omissions in a timely manner
  • Supporting the team(s) in dealing with issues/queries and working to resolve them quickly and decisively to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction
  • Developing successful work relationships with new and existing clients and agents.

Travel Sabbatical

03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Achieved dream to travel to South-East Asia for a number of months
  • This trip broadened my personal perspective and made me more independent and confident.

Corporate Services Assistant

Walkers Corporate Services Ireland Limited
Dublin
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Arranged board meeting logistics including agreeing board calendars, sending calendar invitations, and diarising agreed dates with Board of Directors
  • Formulated board meeting agendas with input from the legal advisors and clients
  • Collated all board papers into a board pack for circulation to the Boards
  • Attended Board meetings for the purpose of taking detailed board minutes
  • Circulated draft board minutes and action points in accordance with an agreed timeline
  • Liaised with the Boards in relation to their comments on the draft board minutes and incorporated the Board’s comments into the minutes prior to each board meeting in accordance with an agreed timeline
  • Issued action points from Board meetings to the identified responsible parties and follow up
  • Assisted with general meetings of shareholders
  • Managed a variety of company secretarial duties including company incorporations, annual compliance, filings including annual returns with the Companies Registration Office and other ad hoc duties
  • Established and maintained statutory books and records
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team and to a positive office environment.

Bartender/Waitress

Multiple establishments
Mayo/Dublin
03.2016 - 12.2020
  • Worked as a Bartender/Waitress in multiple establishments in Mayo/Dublin.

Education

BCL Law & Society -

Dublin City University
05.2021

Skills

  • Financial Services (including Funds) and PLC experience
  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Suite and Diligent Entities
  • Knowledge of relevant laws such as Companies Acts (both Ireland and UK) & excellent knowledge of corporate governance
  • Strong board-support experience, including minute-taking and drafting resolutions
  • Highly organised due to experience working within a high-pressure environment & meeting multiple deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Languages

English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

  • Play multiple instruments including the guitar & fiddle
  • Enjoy exercise & staying active

Timeline

Interim Company Secretarial Assistant

Inizio
12.2023 - Current

Client Services Administrator

Conexim Advisor Support & Services
09.2023 - 12.2023

Travel Sabbatical

03.2023 - 06.2023

Corporate Services Assistant

Walkers Corporate Services Ireland Limited
08.2021 - 03.2023

Bartender/Waitress

Multiple establishments
03.2016 - 12.2020

BCL Law & Society -

Dublin City University

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