Assistant Vice President
Description
Position: Assistant Vice President - Liquidations
Location: Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
About Us
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. We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. 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. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
What’s 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 an accomplished Assistant Vice President to join our Liquidations team.
As part of our Liquidations team you will:
- administer a high volume of liquidations under a corporate liquidator, reviewing transaction documents and financial records, attending meetings and preparation of the liquidation documentation;
- coordinate the client acceptance process and delivering high levels of client service while ensuring that each client relationship is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures;
- Work closely with the Liquidations team based in the Cayman Islands;
- Liaise with clients based in Asia and colleagues from Maples and Calder Hong Kong and Singapore.
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- A University graduate with an excellent academic background. An internationally recognized, accounting or legal professional designation would be required i.e. CPA/ACA/ACCA;
- At least 2-5 years’ financial services experience or 2-5 years’ equivalent experience as a qualified accountant. Relevant experience with professional firm is an asset;
- Experience in voluntary liquidations and knowledge of the liquidation process will be regarded highly (Hong Kong or other jurisdictions);
- Experience in liaising with onshore and offshore law firms, government regulators, Registrar of Companies or equivalent is preferable;
- Knowledge of corporate governance, relevant local laws and regulatory requirements;
- Able to work independently, have excellent communication skills, superior attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Overtime on short notice will be required.
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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