Job Description

Position: Assistant Vice President - Registrar and Transfer Agency Services

Location: Hong Kong

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 Assistant Vice President to join our Registrar and Transfer Agency Services team as part of our financial services business in Hong Kong

Reporting to the Vice President, the Assistant Vice President will be primarily responsible for overseeing a team responsible for the provision of share registrar and transfer agency services to a portfolio of both onshore and offshore clients.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for a portfolio of clients, reviewing offering and subscription documents.
• Manage client-related administrative functions and liaise with investors, investment managers, directors and lawyers in various international jurisdictions
• Ensuring compliance and risk policies are adhered to

What You Bring

In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:

• a detailed understanding of all forms of investment fund structures,
• a comprehensive knowledge of relevant local and international laws and regulatory requirements,
• direct experience in managing a team of registrar and transfer agency administrators.
• experience of industry-recognised share registrar and transfer agency software systems and private equity, series, partnership and equalization methodologies,
• thorough understanding of FATCA and CRS regulations and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications is required,
• academic background and 3 years’ relevant experience in investor services for investment funds,
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, project management and organisational skills combined with in-depth industry knowledge in a challenging environment.

In addition, this role will involve representing Maples at industry association events, and initiate business development opportunities.

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationshipsThe 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
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and 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.”