Vice President - Fiduciary - Structured Finance - Cayman Islands

Date: 10 Apr 2026

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

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 – Structured Finance

 

Salary range US$130,000 – US$165,000

 

We are seeking a commercially driven Vice President to join our Structured Finance team, responsible for managing a portfolio of client entities while delivering high-quality fiduciary services across complex structures, including CLOs, CFOs, note issuers, and DPRs. Acting as director on these structures, you will take ownership of transaction execution, from document review through to resolution of deal-related matters, while building strong relationships with clients, investment managers, and other stakeholders.

 

This role combines technical expertise with a strong commercial focus. You will play a key part in driving new business and cross-selling across the wider platform, working closely with global legal teams and internal stakeholders to enhance client delivery and support strategic growth. Alongside this, you will ensure robust compliance with Cayman regulatory requirements, maintain accurate records across the transaction lifecycle, and oversee billing and risk management, all while contributing to team development and operational excellence.

Education, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 8+ years’ experience in financial services, with demonstrated experience acting as a director on Cayman entities or similar structures
  • Strong technical knowledge of structured finance products and corporate governance, with a solid understanding of Cayman regulatory frameworks (AML, AEOI, BO, ES)
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and administer complex fiduciary structures, including share trustee mandates
  • Track record of supporting business development, including new client onboarding, cross-selling, and proposal preparation
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage high volumes of work under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience overseeing billing, receivables, and identifying operational or regulatory risks
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred
  • 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.