Vice President - Fiduciary - Fund Directorships - Cayman Islands
Date: 9 Jun 2026
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law firm for 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
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.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Vice President
Fiduciary - Fund Directorships
Salary range US$140,000 – US$185,000
We are seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Vice President to manage a diverse fiduciary portfolio, delivering high-quality governance, client service, and regulatory compliance across Cayman Islands fund structures. Acting in a fiduciary capacity, you will review complex transaction documentation, will attend and/or chair board and investor meetings, and ensure the timely and effective administration of client entities while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
This role combines technical fiduciary expertise with a commercial and collaborative approach. You will support business development initiatives, contribute to departmental projects, and play an active role in mentoring junior team members. Operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you will be expected to balance competing priorities while consistently delivering accurate, risk-aware, and client-centric outcomes.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial services, including at least 3 years acting as a director for Cayman Islands registered funds.
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate governance and Cayman regulatory frameworks
- Solid understanding of fund structures, investment strategies, and fiduciary responsibilities
- Proven experience managing client portfolios, onboarding entities, and meeting tight deadlines
- Experience reviewing audited financial statements and complex legal/transaction documents
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Sound judgment with strong analytical and risk identification capabilities
- Excellent organisational, communication, and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments
- Experience supporting business development initiatives and contributing to team or departmental projects
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background; relevant professional qualification required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with Viewpoint, Oracle, or similar systems advantageous
Walkers Professional Services 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.
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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.
