Assistant Vice President - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

Join Walkers Professional Services (WPS) – shape the future with an industry leader

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services to leading private equity firms, hedge funds, CLO managers, trusts, and global financial institutions.  With over 400 professionals across eight locations globally, we combine the strength of private equity backing with Walkers’ trusted reputation to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that help businesses to thrive and meet responsibilities with confidence.

As we invest in cutting-edge technology and expand our global footprint, we offer ambitious professionals the opportunity to achieve new career heights and make a real impact.

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. Competitive compensation included.

At Walkers Professional Services (WPS), we pride ourselves on your work ethic, our commitment to exceptional client service and our focus on strong teamwork.  We are looking for client-focused professionals, who are adept at providing responsive and high quality client service in a dynamic organization.  You must be highly organized, work well under pressure, be detailed oriented with the ability to multitask and work cohesively within a team.  Excellent communication and client services skills are essential.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

WPS invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP).

• Act as a director on a wide variety of structured finance vehicles including note issues, CLOs, note programmes, partnerships and share trustee structures, attending board meetings and fulfilling all fiduciary duties as appropriate;
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse deal documents, raising any deal/structural issues, managing tight-timelines, dealing with clients and counsel directly all in real time;
• Assisting with client on-boarding, KYC requests, application for GIIN's and completion of US tax forms;
• Review and assess potential business including detailed review of all related transaction documents and the preparation of fee proposals;
• Management of accounts receivable and initial billing for own portfolio;
• Ensure regulatory and compliance guidelines are adhered to;
• Ensure the proprietary database is completed with accurate data from the take-on point of the client through to closing of the transaction noting relevant transactions dates and annual deliverables including the preparation of annual compliance certificates;
• Preparing for execution and distribution of corporate documents;
• Maintaining and organising Cayman and Onshore transaction documents in iManage;
• Inputting relevant transaction data into relevant systems;
• Updating and ongoing maintenance of share/subordinated note registers;
• Preparing transaction structure charts, working with Compliance team to assess compliance requirements and obtaining documentation as necessary from clients;
• Assist with the completion of pre and post-closing checklists;
• Managing and mentoring of junior team members
• File set-up/close-out of files; and
• Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification or a relevant degree in business, law or finance
• A minimum of 3 years relevant structured finance or fiduciary services experience in financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of strong corporate governance practices
• Proven experience in asset and structured finance vehicles
• Demonstrated understanding of current local and global trends, regulations and challenges impacting the financial industry
• Demonstrated experience in building strong client relationships 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

WPS 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.

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