OVERVIEW
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 Dublin based Global Fund Registration Specialist to our team and invites eager and qualified 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
The GRS is a team of seven and part of a leading Irish legal Funds & Investment Management practice since 2008. The GRS team helps clients with the practical, regulatory, compliance and administrative requirements associated with the cross-border marketing of investment funds globally. Our team includes specialist regulatory and compliance experts in cross-border investment fund distribution offering coordinated approach to fund distribution.
As a Global Fund Registration Specialist, you will report to the Head of Global Registration Services.
You will manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for advising clients on the legal, operational, and regulatory aspects of cross-border fund distribution and ongoing maintenance of fund marketing licencing in multiple jurisdictions. Your portfolio will consist of both open and closed-ended fund structures domiciled in onshore and offshore jurisdictions of predominately EEA, UK, Swiss and US asset managers.
Primary responsibilities include:
* As a subject matter expert, you will advise and assist client in their cross-border marketing efforts of a range of fund structures, including onshore domiciled UCITS, ETFs and AIF and offshore domiciled hedge and private equity type funds
* Prepare and co-ordinate cross-border fund registrations and post-registration projects
* Be the day-day-to-day client trusted advisor
* Participate and deliver quarterly compliance reports/updates to clients and their boards
* Collaborate with internal teams and clients on cross-border marketing activities
* Utilise project management skills to ensure efficient execution of tasks and projects
* Track and stay up to date on developments effecting the cross-border distribution of funds
* Deliver training and contribute to the development of more junior team members
* Evaluate and incorporate feedback and lessons learned from projects, and ensure continuous improvement and scalability of business solutions
* Promote a culture of curiosity and innovation across the team, by encouraging awareness, engagement, recognition, and collaboration among team members, clients, and other stakeholders
* Represent and position the GRS team as a leader and partner in the market, by showcasing and sharing achievements, insights, and best practices, and by producing thought leadership papers/articles and participating in relevant client and industry events, networks etc
EXPERIENCE
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high attention to detail, ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
* At least three years' experience within a fund registration role though other suitable candidates, particularly with a listing, legal, regulatory and/or compliance background, will be considered
* A proven track record of leading and delivering and maintenance of cross-border marketing projects of both onshore and offshore funds in a legal or professional services environment, or a relevant industry sector
* A strategic and creative mindset, with the ability to generate and evaluate new ideas, solutions, and business models
* A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, both internally and externally
* A hands-on and agile attitude, with the ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and risks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* A passion for learning and staying abreast of emerging developments, trends, technologies, and best practices relating to cross-border marketing of investment funds and client service delivery
BENEFITS & REWARDS
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The 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
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.
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