Copper Quail Global

Offshore Senior Assistant

Copper Quail Global  •  Marrakesh, MA (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description


We are seeking a highly organised, discreet, and autonomous Operations & Executive Coordination Associate to support the VP Operations in a dynamic multi-jurisdictional environment. This is a full-time remote role supporting a broad operational scope across compliance, finance administration, HR coordination, travel management, and executive operations.


The VP Operations oversees a blend of COO and Chief of Staff responsibilities across the fund’s middle office and finance function. The successful candidate will report directly to the VP Operations and must be capable of operating independently from day one while engaging confidently with senior external stakeholders including legal counsel, advisors, and executive assistants of shareholders.


Key Responsibilities


Compliance, KYC & Legal Coordination


  • Manage outbound and inbound KYC processes for counterparties and vendors

  • Coordinate collection and maintenance of compliance documentation under tight deadlines

  • Maintain compliance calendars across multiple jurisdictions including regulatory filings and UBO requirements

  • Liaise with external legal counsel on routine legal and administrative matters

  • Support document legalization processes including translations and apostilles


Finance & Administrative Support


  • Review and route invoices to external accountants

  • Verify expenses, payment requests, and time-off submissions

  • Maintain consolidated payment tracking and oversee corporate cards and petty cash

  • Assist with bank signatory administration and mandate management

  • Prepare light financial reporting and consolidate quarterly financial information from FR/UK/ES entities


HR, IT & Office Coordination


  • Support HR administration including contracts, onboarding, employee files, and probation tracking

  • Coordinate with French training-funding bodies (OPCO)

  • Liaise with external IT service providers and manage SaaS subscriptions and inventories

  • Maintain SharePoint and data room organisation and hygiene

  • Coordinate office logistics including mail handling, supplies, and website content updates


Travel, Events & Vendor Coordination


  • Arrange business travel and accommodation

  • Coordinate annual offsites and board scheduling

  • Manage insurance renewals and claims

  • Track vendor contracts, subscriptions, renewals, and cancellations


Requirements


Essential Experience & Skills


  • 5–10 years of relevant professional experience at a senior operational or executive support level

  • Fluency in both English and French

  • Experience within a family office, private equity, asset management, fiduciary, law firm, audit firm, or structured SME environment

  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

  • Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple workstreams under pressure

  • High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information

  • Strong Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and basic Excel skills

  • Familiarity with KYC, AML/CFT processes, and basic bookkeeping principles

  • Experience working across multinational environments including France, Switzerland, UK, and Spain


Preferred Attributes


  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through

  • Calm, solutions-oriented approach in fast-paced environments

  • Reliable, proactive, and highly accountable

? Location: Remote
? Full-Time Position
Copper Quail Global

About Copper Quail Global

Copper Quail Global is an international recruitment and executive search firm that connects exceptional talent with leading organizations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

We specialize in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Staffing, and Training — helping clients build high-performing teams that drive growth and innovation.

Our strength lies in deep sector expertise and global reach. Backed by years of hands-on industry experience, our consultants partner closely with clients to deliver recruitment strategies that align with each organization’s culture, structure, and long-term goals.

We serve a wide range of industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, FMCG, Agriculture, Financial Services, IT & Telecommunications, Engineering & Manufacturing, and NGOs.

Whether you’re scaling into new markets or strengthening your leadership pipeline, Copper Quail Global provides agile, end-to-end recruitment support designed for impact and longevity.

Why clients choose us:

🌍 Global Reach: Access to an extensive network of talent across continents.

💼 Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of your industry’s dynamics and challenges.

🧭 Tailored Solutions: Custom recruitment strategies built around your objectives.

🏆 Proven Results: A strong record of successful placements and long-term partnerships.

🤝 Exceptional Talent: Connecting you with candidates who lead, innovate, and deliver.

Copper Quail Global — Your trusted partner for global talent and local expertise.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2017
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