Job Description

About Citco:

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Your Role:

Assisting the CFS EU legal team in respect of the following:

• review of fund documentation, including offering documents, subscription documents, constitutive documents and material agreements, to ensure that disclosures relating to Citco are true and accurate and in accordance with Citco’s legal, compliance and risk standards
• drafting of agreements in connection with the provision of administration services
• liaison with other service teams in connection with identifying client service requirements
• Assist senior lawyers to advise Citco, its affiliates and, where appropriate, its investment manager clients on cross-border regulations affecting the provision of administration services to funds/SPVs
• Assist senior lawyers in reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and other agreements to be entered into between Citco or its affiliates with external counterparties in connection with its business
• Prepare reports on legal matters for internal senior management as appropriate
• As and when required, you will be providing the above services and support for affiliate offices of Citco and liaising with lawyers in other Citco offices.

About You:

• You have a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience with a leading Irish or international law firm or a combination of in-house and law firm experience, ideally having specialized in investment fund formation (spanning all strategies including hedge , private equity and/or real estate), or with a strong general corporate / financial services background
• A general understanding of common investment fund structures including master/feeders, unit trusts, limited partnerships and segregated portfolio companies. Knowledge of common hedge, private equity and real estate jurisdictional structures, including Ireland, the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and the Channel Islands is preferable
• A general understanding of extra territorial laws/regulations which are relevant to the administration of investment funds generally is preferable (e.g. anti-money laundering rules, ERISA, AIFMD and GDPR)
• Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate business and commercial acumen
• Focus on quality and risk management
• Able to navigate complexity.

Our Benefits

Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

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