Professional Services Trainee
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
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
Are you a Caymanian or RERC who is passionate about the legal and financial services field and eager to kick-start your career as a professional services trainee? Look no further.
The WPS Development Programme 'WDP' is a tailored professional development programme designed to ensure our people acquire a broad and flexible professional services skillset. Through our WPS Development Programme (WDP), we provide trainees with a well-rounded understanding of WPS, in turn developing technically strong and highly competent administrators.
What we offer
- Structured training
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the Financial Services Industry
- Competitive remuneration package
- Supportive environment with a diverse, inclusive and collaborate culture
What you'll do
- Trainees will spend 3-6 months in each of our services lines in order to gain admin level experience and a thorough understanding of each area.
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Education, Skills & Experience
Who we are looking for
- Highly motivated individuals
- Enthusiasm to learn, adapt and take on new challenges
- Detail oriented with good organisational and time management skills
- Flexible and dependable with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills at all staff levels
- Basic competency level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A minimum of IGCSE or CXC passes in Maths and English at Level 2 Honours
- Two years prior administrative experience, within a professional environment preferred
Compensation Data
Starting salary US$50,000.00 per year.
At Walkers we foster a supportive work environment that promotes and celebrates achievements. Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package,including a discretionary performance based bonus, pension, fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation.
The deadline for applications is 8 November 2024
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the deadline. Please note that this position is for Caymanian or RERC Holders only.
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.
