Senior Corporate Administrator
Description
Position: Senior Corporate Administrator
Location: Jersey
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Administrator to join our Fiduciary team as part of our financial services business in Jersey.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Jersey office opened its doors in January 2019. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our Jersey team you will be performing the below listed key duties:
Key duties:
- Undertaking a number of new clients/transactions each year;
- Managing and administering a portfolio of client companies;
- Anticipating client needs well beyond current projects/engagements, adding to the client’s short- term and long-term business results - understanding clients and their operating environment and circumstances, and the strategic issues that may impact them;
- Proactively consulting the client on detected opportunities and problems - ensure that the client, Global Head and team members are informed on key issues;
- Analysing proposed structures from a new business acceptance perspective, obtaining approvals, where required;
- Liaising with arrangers, investment managers, lawyers and other relevant parties concerning the setting up of new business as well as acting as a primary point of contact for ongoing issue resolution, escalating to VPs or Group Leaders if necessary;
- Ensuring files are compliant with MaplesFS procedures and policies;
- Ensuring all relevant MaplesFS databases are completed and maintained with accurate information in relation to assigned portfolio of clients;
- Ensuring all annual administration in respect of a client is completed in accordance with the MaplesFS policies and procedures and in a timely manner;
- Developing effective working relations with assigned portfolio of clients and responding promptly and professionally to client requests;
- Assessing and advising clients of compliance requirements and obtaining necessary documentation prior to commencing work and in accordance with all internal procedures;
- If required, liaising with auditors during the audit planning stages and during the course of the annual financial statement audit and deal with any issues that may arise during the course of the audit;
- Assisting with management of junior team members.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years' relevant administration experience, ideally gained within a financial service environment.
- Table 5 qualification or currently working towards the same (Trust Company Business)
- Strong ability to complete tasks in accordance with guidelines/instructions
- Proficiency in all MSOffice and Microsoft applications
- Ability to work on his/her own initiative as well as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to deal with different people at different levels within the organisation and outside the organisation (i.e. clients).
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
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
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.
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