Fiduciary Services Executive

Date: 11 Oct 2024

Location: Dubai, AE, PO Box 506

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

Based in the Dubai office, the Fiduciary Services Executive will be responsible for the administration of a portfolio of companies, partnerships and trusts, working closely with internal and external clients.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

 

  • Effectively managing a portfolio of entities across a wide range of special purpose vehicles participating in structured and asset finance transactions;
  • Assisting with client on-boarding, KYC requests, bank account opening forms, application for GIIN's and completion of US tax forms;
  • Preparing for execution and distribution of corporate documents and transaction documents;
  • Maintaining and organising Internal and Onshore transaction documents in File site;
  • Inputting relevant transaction data into relevant systems;
  • Scanning/filing/saving correspondence and documents into relevant electronic or physical client files;
  • Preparing transaction structure charts and assisting with internal compliance approvals;
  • Assisting with the invoicing process (closing and annual invoices) and collection of receivables;
  • Monitoring and preparation of annual compliance certificates;
  • Assist with the completion of pre and post-closing checklists;
  • File set-up/close-out of files; and
  • Handling any other administrative tasks/ad-hoc projects as directed by the Senior Vice President/Vice President/Assistant Vice President.
  • Special Requirements
  • Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours/days when requested.

Education, Skills & Experience

  • The individual must hold a minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent with a minimum of four years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Individual must be professional with a strong desire to consistently strive for excellence, taking pride in carrying out their responsibilities efficiently with impeccable execution;
  • Proactively looks for opportunities to recommend improvements to systems and processes;
  • Be a self-starter with the ability to work productively in a team;
  • Highly organized and detail oriented;
  • Strong administrative skills with well-developed critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
  • Attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines;
  • Ability to work productively in a team;
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Energized by a continuous learning environment;
  • Ability to foster a spirit of teamwork among the administration team that allows for the sharing of ideas, unity and cohesiveness;
  • The ability to keep confidential all documents, materials and other information;
  • Uses discretion when communicating sensitive information,
  • Promptly resolves client issues or directs appropriately to managers.

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.