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

WALKERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Walkers Professional Services is the corporate and fiduciary services arm of Walkers Global. Walkers Global is a leading International Financial Centre law firm and a member of the International Financial Centres Forum (IFC Forum). From our offices in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Jersey, London and Singapore, we provide legal services to FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 global corporations and financial institutions, capital markets participants, investment fund managers and middle market companies.

We offer outstanding opportunities to enjoy top quality work in an innovative, flexible and collegiate environment. We are proud of our team-oriented and supportive culture and state-of-the art office facilities and work environment.

THE ROLE

Based in the Hong Kong office, the Vice President ("VP") will be responsible for assisting Managing Director of Asia and Middle East in directing the day-to-day operations of the Department’s professional services in the south-east Asian region. The VP will provide clear direction and comprehensive support to the Department with the aim of enhancing the company’s competitive position and achieving its strategic objectives.

The VP has the responsibility for managing a strong, highly effective corporate administration team.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Assisting MD to implement the business and marketing strategy for the Department in the Asia-Pac region, in line with the Company's targets and expectations for growth.
• Participate and contribute to global discussions on key initiatives and projects, oversee and assist with regional implementation and communication of such initiatives and projects.
• Engage and manage the relationship with the law firm (internal) and communicate effectively across different offices within Walkers.
• Inspiring, mentoring and coaching corporate administration team and building commitment to exceptional client service in the region.
• Provide guidance and support to client relationship managers ensure smooth operation and integration with both the WCL team and the law firm.
• Participate in all aspects of recruitment, training, development of policies and procedures, goal setting and performance management.
• Oversee the client on-boarding process, and ensure internal compliance policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Relationship management for key clients, and act as primary point of contact in respect of service levels.
• Assist with designing, implementing and overseeing internal processes, controls, and quality control checks.
• Contribute to, and assist in the preparation of annual and long-term business plans.
• Working alongside compliance function to ensure AML standards are adhered to, minimising business risk and fostering a culture of compliance.
• Initiate and lead/assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as necessary.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position is required to supervise and manage a team of WCL and CRM in Hong Kong.
  
  
  

Education, Skills & Experience

THE CANDIDATE

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. Relevant post-graduate or professional qualification
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in a similar role, including team management and change management.
• Working knowledge of Cayman Islands laws and regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Good inter-personal skills with proven ability to lead and promote a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and management time effectively
• Windows -Microsoft Word -Microsoft Excel - Outlook
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours/days when requested.
  
  
  

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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