We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

Overview of role

We are currently seeking an experienced Transaction Manager to join our dynamic and growing transaction management team in Dublin where we focus on serving the structured finance and aviation finance industry. In this role, you will be part of a busy, client facing, professionally qualified team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a highly regarded and expanding organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development and career progression within a collegiate team-based environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:

Act as transaction manager for your own portfolio of structured finance and aircraft leasing special purpose vehicles (SPVs);
Assist with the management of the day-to-day workload of junior staff;
Serve as director to a portfolio of SPVs, being the primary point of contact for all fiduciary and transaction management issues;
Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills, anticipate issues, lead client board meetings and effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients and team members with competing deadlines and deliverables;
Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring a high quality, responsive and professional service to our clients at all times;
Lead and manage the delivery of internal regulatory, operational and ad hoc projects and initiatives as required;
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of legal or regulatory developments and proactively seek to ensure that the team is positioned to address those challenges; and
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team.

Knowledge& Experience

A minimum of six years' experience in a relevant legal, financial services or corporate administration role is essential;
Strong academic credentials with a university degree. A legal, company secretarial or accounting professional qualification would be an advantage;
Strong inter-personal skills and communication skills.
Energy, enthusiasm and a proactive and solution-driven attitude;
Ability to think on your feet, show attention to detail and be able to plan and organise work effectively;
Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail; and
A desire to work in a fast-paced client-facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other counterparties is of key importance.

Our Benefits

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave
Hybrid Working Policy
Health insurance cover
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
Professional Membership Fees
Social Committee
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness programme

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

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