Vice President (Bespoke Fiduciary) - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

Reporting to the lead of the Bespoke fiduciary solutions team, the Vice President will undertake a high number of new transactions, whether fiduciary or administrative in nature and manage and administer a portfolio of companies while delivering best in class service to our clients. This will include working as part of the Walkers Professional Services global team to enhance our competitive position and achieve our strategic objectives.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Act in a fiduciary capacity as a director, manager or officer to a wide variety of legal structures including fund, corporate and bespoke trust structures and fulfilling all fiduciary duties as appropriate;
• Liaise with attorneys, investment managers, administrators, auditors, investment bankers and other relevant parties concerning the setting up of new business and on-going issues, and responding to queries in a timely manner;
• Chair and facilitate periodic board meetings, driving effective discussion, decision-making, and regulatory and governance compliance;
• Review and approve financial statements drawing on sufficient knowledge and experience to ensure fiduciary duties are properly discharged; Review and assess potential business including detailed review of all related transaction documents and the preparation of fee proposals and new business acceptance approval requests where necessary to senior management;
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse deal documents, raising any deal/structural issues, managing within tight-timelines, dealing with clients and counsel directly all in real time;
• Management of accounts receivable and initial billing for own portfolio;
• Ensuring all regulatory and compliance obligations are adhered to and documented, including liaising with the various service providers
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of internal controls and key operating procedures;
• 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;
• Identity key risk areas and provide guidance on solutions for risk management;
• Managing and mentoring of junior team members; and
• Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA or attorney would be an advantage) and a relevant degree in business, law or finance
• Register as a CIMA registered director under the Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Act
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years relevant fiduciary and financial services experience
• Proven experience in fund, corporate or trust structures. Further experience with CIMA registered funds, unit trusts and insurance would be and advantage
• In-depth knowledge of strong corporate governance practices
• Awareness of local and international issues and regulation affecting the financial industry
• Proven experience and skills in marketing and fostering strong client relations
• Ability to audit and analyse data
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products, especially Word, Excel and Outlook

Applicants will be client-focused professionals, adept at providing responsive and high-quality client service in a dynamic organization.  You must be highly organised, work well under pressure, be detailed oriented with the ability to multitask and work cohesively within a high functioning team.  Your communication skills will be one of your stand-out strengths.

Walkers 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 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.

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