Vice President (Fiduciary) - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

At Walkers Fiduciary Limited (WFL), 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.

WFL invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Vice President (VP).  The VP 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 global team to enhance WFL's competitive position and achieve its strategic objectives.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Act as a director on a wide variety of asset and structured finance vehicles, including bespoke aircraft structures, structured note issuances, partnerships, and share trustee structures, while fulfilling all fiduciary duties as appropriate;
• Liaise with attorneys, investment managers, 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;
• 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 tight-timelines, dealing with clients and counsel directly all in real time;
• Management of accounts receivable and initial billing for own portfolio;
• Ensure regulatory and compliance guidelines are adhered to;
• Design, implement and oversee 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
• Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification or a relevant degree in business, law or finance
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years relevant asset and structured finance or fiduciary services experience in financial services
• Demonstrated ability to audit and analyse data
• Proven experience in asset and structured finance vehicles
• In-depth knowledge of strong corporate governance practices
• Demonstrated understanding of current local and global trends, regulations and challenges impacting the financial industry
• Demonstrated experience in executing marketing/business development initiatives and building strong client relationships 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

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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