Position: Assistant Vice President - Liquidations
Location: Hong Kong

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 an accomplished Assistant Vice President - Liquidations to join our Hong Kong team as part of our financial services business in Hong Kong. 

Your primary responsibilities include:   

• 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 a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:  

• 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.

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

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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“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.”