Summary and Overview

• Manager, Corporate Services

• Dubai

• Permanent

• Full Time

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Services to join our Dubai office. This is a key role, responsible for managing a portfolio of client entities while supporting and developing a small, high performing team delivering corporate administration, governance and fiduciary services.

The role ensures exceptional client service, operational excellence and full compliance with regulatory, legal and Group standards. Working closely with the Associate Director, the Manager will also support business growth, process improvement and collaboration across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Business Growth

• Manage a portfolio of client entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance across all deliverables

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries

• Identify opportunities to enhance client relationships and introduce additional services

• Support business development activities, including client onboarding, proposals and presentations

• Contribute to financial performance through accurate time recording, fee recovery and cost control

• Provide operational insights and feedback to improve service delivery and the overall client experience

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach and support team members with clear objectives and accountability

• Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

• Encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing within Corporate Services and across other teams

• Provide constructive feedback, mentoring and development support to junior team members

• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating strong ethical standards and behaviours

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance team engagement, performance and morale

Operational Delivery & Compliance

• Oversee day to day administration of client entities, including preparation and review of statutory documents, minutes and resolutions

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, AML/CFT standards and internal policies

• Act as an authorised signatory on client entities where appropriate, exercising sound fiduciary judgment

• Review and approve work completed by junior team members to ensure quality and accuracy

• Maintain accurate and up to date client and company records in internal systems

• Monitor workflow and priorities to ensure deadlines are met accurately and efficiently

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality

• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk management activities

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in corporate fiduciary or professional services

• Strong understanding of company law, regulatory obligations and corporate governance

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a small team

• Excellent organisational, communication and attention to detail skills

• Professional qualification (STEP, CGIUKI, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards one

Desirable

• Experience with multi jurisdictional structures

• Exposure to client accounting or financial statement review

• Experience in process improvement or systems optimisation initiatives

Key Competencies

• Strong client focus with a high sense of accountability

• Motivated and supportive team leader

• Highly organised and methodical with strong attention to detail

• Proactive and collaborative communicator

• Calm, pragmatic and solution oriented

• Professional, ethical and values driven

Equiom Group – Let’s Achieve More, Together

For over 45 years, we’ve been helping high net worth individuals and international businesses bring their ambitions to life. Equiom is a global professional services provider, supporting private clients, and corporate clients as they navigate the ever changing business landscape.

We’re passionate about what we do and genuinely care about our clients. That’s why we go beyond the expected, offering exceptional, tailored end to end services to protect wealth and support business success. Our approach is personal, proactive and built on strong, lasting relationships.

As a growing business, we’re always evolving, embracing change, investing in our future, and staying ahead of the curve. It’s an exciting time to join us, and we’re looking for brilliant, motivated people who want to grow with us.

Thinking of applying?

If this sounds like a role you might enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Maybe you don’t meet every requirement but feel you’ve got a lot to offer? That’s okay, reach out for a confidential chat and we’ll talk it through together.

Everyone’s welcome at Equiom

We’re proud to be a global business that champions diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether your qualifications are local or international, what matters most to us is your potential. Every application is considered on its own merit, in line with local employment and equality laws.