Director of Trust and Corporate Administration

CSC; Daliburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director for Corporate Legal Solutions in Private Clients. This pivotal role involves leading the Guernsey private clients business, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and providing high-level technical expertise on complex cases. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in regulated finance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster relationships within the business community. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions can significantly impact the success of the organization and its clients.

Benefits

Annual Success-Sharing Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated finance or professional services in a senior role.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Guernsey private clients business and ensure financial targets are met.
• Provide technical expertise on complex client cases and manage relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical Expertise in Finance

Networking

Education

Professional Qualification (ACCA, CGI, STEP)

Tools

IT Technical Skills

Job description

Job Description

Director, Corporate Legal Solutions, Private Clients

Location: Guernsey

Schedule: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week

Hybrid/On-Site

Vacancy type: Permanent

Intro:

To act as Director on Private Client cases, providing fiduciary services in accordance with the relevant Client Services Agreements and the various laws and regulations pertaining to the Group’s Guernsey regulatory licences.

The key responsibilities for the role are noted below and as Director, Private Clients you will also be expected to undertake any such duties that are deemed a reasonable requirement, for example, leading and managing any relevant projects that are related to the role. You will be expected to act as an Ambassador for CSC Guernsey and Group representing the firm to raise awareness in the business community.

Some of the things you will be doing:

• Ensure CSC business goals and local strategy are aligned, understood and communicated effectively internally and externally.
• Leading the Guernsey private clients business;
• Contribute to the strategic success of the business by ensuring that financial targets are met;
• Identify and develop growth opportunities through new business and the extension of the existing client base to include opportunities to refer business throughout the Group;
• Provide a high level of technical expertise/knowledge on complex cases;
• Ensure all clients receive a consistent, professional and personal quality service;
• Take the lead on all contentious client relationships and matters, resolving fee disputes and client concerns;
• Proactively keep an up-to-date awareness of current industry issues and mitigate the potential negative impact on clients/Guernsey business;
• As directors of client entities and Guernsey corporate trustee/director entities, to make informed and independent decisions on client transactions backed by supporting information and relevant legal and/or tax advice;
• Periodically consider higher than normal risk factors impacting the entities in your client allocation.
• Where appropriate conduct a business assessment in conjunction with the compliance department;
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and management support to the Associate Directors, Managers, Assistant Managers and Administrators responsible for the day to-to-day administration of client entities;
• Contribute to the continuous development of the Guernsey private clients team by identifying staff training needs and the active participation in recruitment and succession planning; and
• Foster good relations between management and staff by demonstrating integrity through effective and open communication with the Guernsey team.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need:

• Evidence of relevant experience in regulated finance or professional services, with the most recent position held in a senior team leading role;
• Must be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and management experience;
• Solid understanding of the business and markets applicable to the business;
• Ability to build a successful network of internal and external contacts;
• Be a technical expert on client structures, including any regulatory requirements;
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CGI, STEP or equivalent;
• Solid IT technical skills; and
• Drives personal development using all the resources available to achieve success.

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Why Work with CSC?

At CSC, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.
• We offer challenging work and career opportunities.
• Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid/remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.