Corporate Administrator,
Corporate
We’re currently looking for Corporate Administrators to join our team in Jersey. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or bring a more senior-level experience. Junior candidates will receive training to manage a portfolio of clients and develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to build a strong foundation in Corporate Services. As a Corporate Services Senior Administrator, you’ll take responsibility for your own client portfolio, managing your workload and coordinating a range of client-related tasks in accordance with our established procedures and policies.
Jersey - Channel Islands


Principal accountabilities:
Junior Administrator
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Support the day‑to‑day administration of a portfolio of trusts and companies.
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Handle client calls, e‑mails and correspondence, escalating important items to senior staff.
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Manage tasks to agreed deadlines, recording all time clearly on the time‑recording system.
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Review investment portfolios, liaising with brokers, managers and other intermediaries as required.
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Perform monthly account checks; prepare reports, valuations and payment instructions.
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Draft basic trust resolutions and company minutes.
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Observe CDD requirements and stay current with regulatory changes.
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Ensure all work is reviewed by your line manager and maintain strict client confidentiality.
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Settle fee notes or arrange fund transfers and carry out general office duties as needed.
Administrator
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Take full accountability for the administration of your own client portfolio.
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Support the wider Corporate team on capital‑markets, debt & structured‑finance, real‑estate and Islamic‑finance transactions.
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Liaise with internal and external board members and advisers, delivering accurate, timely service.
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Assist with company secretarial work, including drafting board packs and issuing notices.
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Prepare Client Due Diligence (CDD) packs and keep all client files fully compliant.
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Maintain company databases with up‑to‑date client information.
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Record time entries with clear, detailed narratives and help the team meet financial targets.
Senior Administrator
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Administer a portfolio of complex corporate structures to the highest professional standards.
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Build strong relationships with clients and third‑party advisers, applying commercial insight.
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Draft and review minutes, resolutions, transaction documents and annual accounts.
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Attend client meetings; identify opportunities for cross‑selling additional services.
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Mentor and develop junior colleagues and provide cover for other portfolios when required.
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Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of fiduciary legislation and ensure continuous CDD compliance.
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Safeguard client confidentiality and contribute to the achievement of team financial targets.
What are we looking for in you?
We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to excellent client service.
You should bring:
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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A proactive, professional approach
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Willingness to learn and grow (for junior roles)
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Experience managing client portfolios (for senior roles)
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Awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Ability to live and work in Jersey is essential.
To find out more or have a confidential discussion, please email recruitment@hawksford.com or call +44 1534 740000.