Our client is a leading global provider of corporate, fiduciary, governance, and regulatory services to private equity firms, hedge funds, structured finance managers, institutional investors, and multinational financial organizations.
With a strong international presence across key financial centers, the firm delivers corporate administration, fiduciary, trustee, governance, and compliance solutions to sophisticated cross-border structures and transactions.
We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Fiduciary Services to manage a portfolio of complex client structures while serving as a director and trusted advisor across a range of structured finance and fiduciary mandates.
This is a senior client-facing position requiring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, regulatory knowledge, and relationship management capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in both servicing existing clients and supporting business growth initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded fiduciary professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent client management skills. They are comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment, managing complex structures, and building long-term client relationships while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
CLOs (Collateralized Loan Obligations)
CFOs (Collateralized Fund Obligations)
Note Issuers
Other bespoke structured finance vehicles
Manage and oversee a portfolio of client entities and fiduciary mandates.
Fulfill fiduciary duties and corporate governance obligations in accordance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
Review and analyze transaction documents and identify issues requiring escalation or resolution.
Provide guidance on governance, risk management, and operational matters affecting client structures.
Act as the primary relationship manager for assigned clients.
Build and maintain strong relationships with investment managers, legal counsel, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Deliver responsive, high-quality service in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.
Coordinate transaction execution and ongoing administration activities across multiple parties and jurisdictions.
Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and introduce additional service offerings.
Client meetings
Proposal preparation
Fee quotations
Internal approval processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and professional service partners to enhance client engagement and market presence.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate records and transactional data within internal systems.
Oversee key annual obligations, filings, and deliverables.
Support billing and accounts receivable activities for assigned client portfolios.
Identify operational and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
Mentor and support junior team members.
Contribute to departmental initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects.
Assist in driving operational excellence and service quality across the fiduciary function.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of experience within financial services, corporate services, fiduciary services, fund administration, structured finance, or a related sector.
Strong understanding of structured finance products and transaction documentation.
Experience serving as a director, board member, or fiduciary representative for corporate structures or special purpose vehicles.
Deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Proven client relationship management experience with a track record of retaining and growing client accounts.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with offshore financial structures and international corporate vehicles.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relating to beneficial ownership, economic substance, AML, and automatic exchange of information requirements.
Exposure to transformation, process improvement, or operational change initiatives.
Experience with corporate administration and fiduciary management platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
Experience Considered
While prior experience within Cayman Islands fiduciary services is highly desirable, we also welcome applications from professionals with relevant experience gained in other international financial services jurisdictions and sectors, including:
Fiduciary & Corporate Services
Trustee Services
Structured Finance Administration
SPV Administration
Fund Administration
Corporate Governance
Trust & Wealth Structures
Capital Markets & Securitization
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience with complex financial structures, governance responsibilities, client relationship management, and regulated financial services environments.
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