Corporate Services Assistant

Overview of role

Walkers is an international firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to the global financial services community.

Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of corporate services to aircraft leasing and structured finance special purpose vehicles in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals drawn from accounting, audit, company secretarial, compliance and legal fields. The team combines a depth of specialised experience with a focus on consistently delivering high quality results to clients at all times.

At WPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.
Walkers is an equal opportunities employer.

WPS is currently seeking a Corporate Services Assistant to join our dynamic and growing transaction team in Dublin. In this role, you will be part of a busy, client facing, professionally qualified team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a highly regarded and expanding organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development and career progression within a collegiate team-based environment.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
• Assisting senior transaction executives and directors in the management of a portfolio of SPVs involved in structured finance and aircraft leasing;
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high quality, responsive and professional service to clients at all times;
• Leading the process of on-boarding new clients;
• Assisting with a variety of company secretarial duties including coordinating board meetings, company incorporations, annual compliance, filings with the Companies Registration Office and other ad hoc duties;
• Establishing and maintaining statutory books and records;
• Assisting in the incorporation and setting up of new entities;
• Attending board meetings and drafting non-transactional board minutes;
• Liaising with investment managers, arrangers, lessors, lawyers and other relevant parties;
• Assisting with bank account openings, FATCA registrations, EMIR obligations and other necessary SPV transaction management tasks as required;
• Contributing to internal projects and initiatives arising from changes in statutory or regulatory obligations; and
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements and a positive office environment.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Prior office experience would be an advantage;
• A university law or business graduate, with an excellent academic background;
• A desire to work in a client facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other counterparties is of key importance;
• Strong communication skills, an ability to think on their feet, excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential for this multi-client role;
• Conscientious, organised and a team player who can work on their own and as part of a wider team; and
• Enthusiastic in nature, with a real interest in learning and developing their skills.

Benefits

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 23 days annual leave
• Hybrid Working Policy after 12 months
• Health insurance cover
• Pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Professional Membership Fees
• Social Committee
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness programme