Description

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. 

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. 

The Maples Group looks to add a British Virgin Islands based Regulatory Assistant to our team on a 12-month fixed term contract and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance, the Regulatory Assistant is responsible for undertaking all administrative tasks required for the timely filing of economic substance declarations, annual financial returns and for the registrations of beneficial ownership.

Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing requests to file economic substance declarations, annual financial returns and beneficial ownership into the Registry of Corporate Affairs filing system
• Entering filing data into Maples internal system as needed
• Managing the filing approvals received and updating Maples internal records to track and report filing status
• Assisting with client and/or internal queries to clarify or confirm filing requirements and data validations
• Processing requests for changes or corrections

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards, the ideal candidate possesses the following: 

• A High School Diploma (or similar)
• A recognised qualification in a compliance related field or working towards it is highly desirable
• Previous working experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
• High level of professionalism with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
• Willingness to work in a team and be team player
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.

Additionally, the post holder will be required to adhere to internal policies and procedures and disclose any knowledge or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist/proliferation financing to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer ("MLRO") or Deputy MLRO in by way of an Internal Activity Report.

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme 
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.