Vice President - Investor Services/Transfer Agency

Position: Vice President – Investor Services / Transfer Agency

Location: Dubai

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 a Vice President – Investor Services / Transfer Agency to join our Funds Team as part of our financial services business in Dubai.

Established in 2008, our Dubai office is the Maples Group's regional operating hub in the Middle East. A commitment to service excellence and investment in our people has led to continued growth where our teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Will be responsible for a portfolio of clients, reviewing offering and subscription documents for current and new business, providing operationally relevant comments;
• He/she will manage client-related administrative functions, liaise with investors, investment managers, directors, lawyers and other third-party service providers in various international jurisdictions and will coordinate the client acceptance/onboarding processes;
• He/she will ensure compliance, risk and operational policies are adhered to, identify and assist with training initiatives and general project work as required;
• He/she will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills combined with in-depth technical knowledge in a challenging daily environment;
• Successful candidate will ensure that staff has sufficient support and guidance needed to deliver tasks accurately and on time;
• Identify gaps in internal controls and work with the wider RTA group and Operational Compliance to mitigate exposure to risk while driving risk awareness culture within the local department, promoting a zero-error policy;
• Positively represent Maples at industry events, delivering a specific business development remit.

What You Bring

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

• The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of all forms of investment fund structures, a comprehensive knowledge of relevant local and international laws and regulatory requirements as well as direct experience in managing a team of registrar and transfer agency administrators;
• He/she will have experience of industry-recognized share registrar and transfer agency software systems and series, partnership, private equity and equalization methodologies;
• He/she must also have a thorough understanding of anti-money laundering requirements and relevant regulatory requirements including FATCA and CRS reporting;
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of eight years relevant experience in registrar and transfer agency services, with a minimum three years of supervisory experience.

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

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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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.