Job Description
It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as
Vice President, Structured Finance- Aviation
. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Client Servicing, this full-time and permanent position is based in Shannon or Dublin, Ireland and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Aviation Department and its' growth.
You will have responsibility and management of a client servicing team responsible for delivery of cash management, monthly investor reporting and administrative services to a portfolio of Aviation and non-Aviation clients
Key Responsibilities
This position requires management of the following in respect of an allocated portfolio of clients:
* Overall transaction and client relationship management.
* Managing and leading a team of 3-6 people, including oversight, supervision, coaching, mentoring and appraisals of any more junior team members involved in reporting and administration services for client portfolio
* Responsibility for ensuring excellent client service delivery by all team members.
* Key client responsibility for assigned engagements.
* Proactively manage deals by understanding clients' needs and deal documents
* Take responsibility for ensuring client administrative and operational procedures are managed effectively and kept up to date.
* Pro-actively ensure work is completed accurately within agreed timescales.
* Ensure new clients being onboarded receive exceptional level of service from the team and all internal onboarding procedures are followed.
* Review of operative documents and implementation of suitable controls and processes, ensuring all tasks are appropriately resourced and managed
* Transaction management and co-ordination, responsible for overseeing and managing all relevant aspects of each transaction including but not limited to the related documentation, liaising with internal legal and directors.
* Commercial review of transaction agreements, to obtain an in depth understanding of all aspects of the transaction, prepare summary for the directors and co-ordinate with accounting team to determine appropriate accounting for same.
* Review of output from assigned team members, ensuring this is completed to a high standard and within prescribed deadlines; such output includes but is not limited to:
* Monthly Investor Report following strict application of the cash flow waterfall processes and checklists
* Reconciliation of servicer reports to bank accounts and Monthly Reports
* execution of funds transfers to and from accounts, as required
* receipt and disbursement of funds through to settlement
* daily cash reconciliation of client operating accounts through to resolution
* Annual budgetary process and variance reporting – working in close collaboration with the Servicer.
* Assist Accounting team in the annual audit process, ensuring review of any deliverables as required
* Attendance and participation at client board meetings and AGMs where required (e.g. to present financial results), and ensuring subsequent filing of the financial statements with the CRO is completed
* Acting as a director on client companies.
* Liaising with the company secretary, compliance department, and the client in relation to corporate filings to ensure compliance with Irish law and any contractual obligations including Schedule 2 and CCR.
* Successful implementation of all relevant systems, policies, process and controls and responsibility for ensuring compliance with same.
* Ensure all inquiries both internal and external are dealt with promptly.
* Maintaining excellent working relationships with clients, servicers, investors, rating agencies, legal counsels and others as appropriate.
* Assessing client profitability.
* Ensuring clients are billed in accordance with agreed terms.
* Ensuring achievement of targets and KPIs as agreed with the directors.
* Any other ad hoc duties that may be assigned to you from time to time.
Attributes & Skills
* Demonstrates a strong client services ethos, delivering and promoting exceptional service to clients
* Communicates in an effective and professional manner, with excellent verbal and written skills
* Results oriented, making and meeting commitments
* Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
* Highly organised with an eye for detail
* Proactive, self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative
* Positive approach to teamwork
* Analytical mindset with ability to identify opportunities for leaner, consistent processes which promote accurate data capture
Relevant Experience
* At least 4 years post qualified experience, preferably in the corporate services industry or accounting practice
* Financial services experience, ideally in structured finance and/or aircraft leasing
* People management experience
Education/Professional Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA)
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey