Job Description

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. 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.

The Maples Group looks to add a London-basedCorporate Assistantto the team and invites eager candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

Our highly regarded Funds Team is looking for a Corporate Assistant to join the London office of Maples and Calder.

The successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day establishment and maintenance of an active portfolio Cayman‑domiciled investment funds across private equity, hedge and alternative asset classes, as well as general corporate work.The candidatewill havea high level of client interaction, thus must possess strong communication skills (both written and oral). It is also essential that the candidate be well organised, have good attention to detail and be able to work comfortably in a professional environment with tight timetables and multiple deadlines.

The responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing assistance to the funds team with the set up and formation of Cayman funds structured as companies, partnerships and unit trusts;
• Preparing, reviewing and/or assisting with the drafting of documentation required to make various regulatory filings in the Cayman Islands in respect of group's portfolio of companies, partnerships and trusts;
• Lead liaison with legal teams at onshore law firms in connection with the launch and registration of new funds and their ongoing maintenance;
• Lead liaison with Maples Corporate Services in the Cayman Islands in relation to legal and regulatory filings;
• Accurately completing e-filing submissions;
• Taking any action required to facilitate billing processes and Work In Progress (WIP) control;
• Co-ordinating across legal and corporate services teams to deliver a seamless service experience for clients;
• Assisting with special projects from time to time.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

This post requires significant attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and excellentorganisational,prioritisationand communications skills. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to adhere to internal policies and procedures.

• The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers and subject matter experts
• Strongorganisationalskills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service, problem solving and teamwork abilities
• Effective communicator and confident in client interaction
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeingDepending 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

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

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

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.

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.