Finance Associate
Date: 3 Oct 2024
Location: Central, HK
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Walkers is internationally recognised as having one of the premier offshore finance practices. . The team covers an extremely diverse spectrum of British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bermuda finance law related issues but has a particular need for a candidate with a strong background in general banking and/or structured finance. The role offers an exciting opportunity to an ambitious and hard-working associate to join our market-leading team. Excellent training, experience and career prospects in a truly meritocratic and supportive environment.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Ambitious, hard-working and a good team player.
- In the region of 3 to 7 years post qualification experience in banking and/or structured finance in a leading onshore or offshore firm. Exceptional candidates with more years of post-qualification experience will be also considered.
- English qualified / admitted lawyer is preferred but not essential for a strong candidate.
- Solid legal knowledge of financing and security documentation, structures and law, ideally obtained from training and deal experience at a leading international law firm.
- Willingness to participate in business development activities.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Chinese language skills preferred but not essential.
- Experience of working in Hong Kong and/or with a good network of existing contacts would be an advantage.
Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
