Position: Vice President – Fiduciary (Director Services)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

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 Vice President to join the Fiduciary (Director) Services team as part of our financial services business in Dublin.

As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2006. Located in the heart of the city, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.

The Vice President supports the Director Services team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: Under the supervision of Senior Vice Presidents, the VP will serve as a relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) engaged in a variety of activities, including, asset finance, aircraft leasing, structured finance, CDOs/CLOs, note programmes, warehouses and securitisations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Acting as a Director to and being the Client Relationship Manager for a portfolio of SPVs;

Analysing proposed structures from a new business acceptance perspective, obtaining approvals, where required, issuing fee quotes and managing the onboarding of new clients;

Reviewing transaction documents and files;

Ensuring that each client relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures;

Liaising with originators, investment managers, arrangers, aircraft lessors, operators, lawyers and other relevant parties;

Understanding and speaking knowledgeably about Maples Group services and its values;

Ad-hoc project work, as required, including assessing the impact of new legislation relevant to SPVs and procuring that the relevant SPVs act in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements;

Occasional client relationship management and business development activities, including attending relevant industry events and industry association meetings;

Assisting with the management and training of more junior members of the Director Services team;

Assisting with the recruitment and selection process and

Dealing with daily client and internal queries and administrative matters whilst ensuring high levels of service delivery, as well as acting as a primary point of contact for ongoing issue resolution.

Requirements:

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

University graduate with an excellent academic background

Minimum of 5 years' of relevant experience in a corporate, accounting, legal or trust environment

Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications

Ability to use initiative

Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

An understanding of structured and asset finance transactions utilising SPVs, experience in reviewing transaction documents and of acting as a director to SPVs, and knowledge of corporate governance, relevant local laws and regulatory requirements would be a distinct advantage;

Ability to think broadly and consider a wide range of internal and external factors when solving problems

Attention to detail & professionalism

Excellent organisational and communication skills

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

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.

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.

“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.”

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