Assistant Vice President, Board Support Services - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

Why Join WPS?

If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to work with industry leaders, you’ll love what we offer:

A growth platform – backed by strategic long-term co-investment from Vitruvian Partners and Walkers law firm, accelerating innovation and opportunity.

Blue-chip client base – work with the best on high-impact, cross-border projects with leading global institutions.

Global reach, deep local expertise – collaborate across major investment hubs worldwide.

Empowered culture – a “grown-up” environment that values clarity, collaboration, and commerciality.

Tech-enabled and client centred mindset – leverage technology to build smarter, more efficient service models.

We’re hiring

Join a team that’s redefining fiduciary and corporate services. If you’re ambitious, adaptable and ready to make a difference, WPS could be the right place for you.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

Assistant Vice President, Board Support Services 

Walkers Corporate Limited

Salary Range US$95,000 – US$120,000

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Vice President, Board Support Services, to deliver high-quality company secretarial and corporate governance support to hedge funds, private equity funds and other sophisticated corporate structures.

Working closely with directors, clients and senior management, you will manage a portfolio of entities, coordinate board and committee meetings, and support the effective delivery of governance services across multiple jurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional looking to further develop leadership capabilities and build a long-term career within a global organization.

• Provide comprehensive company secretarial and board support services to a diverse portfolio of client entities.
• Coordinate and manage board, committee, advisory and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas and board packs and liaise with directors, investment managers, legal counsel and service providers.
• Attend meetings and act as company secretary, including the preparation and timely finalization of detailed meeting minutes.
• Manage all post-meeting actions, including circulation of resolutions, execution of documents and maintenance of governance records.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, responding to governance-related queries and coordinating requests efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with directors, clients, investors, legal counsel and external service providers.
• Assist with the administration and ongoing management of corporate governance services across a portfolio of entities.
• Support and contribute to internal projects, process improvements and the development of governance best practices.
• Assist with client onboarding activities and the implementation of new governance mandates.
• Manage billing processes and support accounts receivable activities for assigned clients.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and projects as required.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CGI (formerly ICSA), LLM, ACG/FCG or other governance-related certifications would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or board support services.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and company secretarial best practices.
• Experience attending and coordinating board meetings and preparing board and committee minutes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Possesses a technology-oriented outlook and a willingness to learn, adopt and champion new digital tools and ways of working.
• Applies technology, data and process-improvement experience to support innovation and help build a future-ready organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and governance-related document management systems.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and undertake occasional travel as required.

Walkers Professional Services offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.