Vice President (Fiduciary Services)

Overview of role

The VP will focus on undertaking 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, most notably supporting colleagues in our Dubai office, to enhance Walkers Fiduciary Services competitive position and achieve its strategic objectives.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Act as a director on a wide variety of structured finance vehicles which will primarily include note issues, CLOs, note programmes, partnerships and share trustee structures, as well as bespoke structures from time to time, and 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;
• 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;
• Management of accounts receivable and initial billing for own portfolio;
• Managing and mentoring of junior team members

Education, Skills & Experience

The VP should ideally hold a professional qualification or a relevant degree in business or finance and have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. The VP should also have the following competencies and knowledge;

• In-dept knowledge of strong corporate governance practices
• Awareness of local and international issues affecting the financial industry
• Proven experience in structured finance vehicles
• A strong aptitude and ability to audit and analyse data
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Proven skills in marketing and client relations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 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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