Corporate Services Executive

Walkers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office

Job summary

Walkers in Dublin is seeking a Corporate Services Executive to join its expanding transaction team. The role involves managing a portfolio of structured finance and aircraft leasing special purpose vehicles (SPVs) while ensuring high-quality client service. Candidates should have a minimum of four years' experience in relevant fields, a university law or business degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers excellent progression opportunities, a competitive salary, and a hybrid working policy with 3 days in-office.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in a relevant legal or corporate administration role.
• Desire to work in a client-facing environment delivering high professional service.
• Enthusiastic and interested in developing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as transaction manager for a portfolio of structured finance SPVs.
• Assist in managing junior staff's day-to-day workload.
• On-board new clients/transactions each year.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

University law or business degree

Grad ICSA qualification (advantage)

Job description

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Walkers is an international firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to the global financial services community.

Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of corporate services to aircraft leasing and structured finance special purpose vehicles in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals drawn from accounting, audit, company secretarial, compliance and legal fields. The team combines a depth of specialised experience with a focus on consistently delivering high quality results to clients at all times.

At WPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.

Walkers is an equal opportunities employer.

The Role

WPS is currently seeking a Corporate Services Executive to join our dynamic and growing transaction team in Dublin. In this role, you will be part of a busy, client facing, professionally qualified team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a highly regarded and expanding organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development and career progression within a collegiate team-based environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Act as transaction manager for your own portfolio of structured finance and aircraft leasing special purpose vehicles (SPVs);
• Assist with the management of the day-to-day workload of junior staff;
• On-board a number of new clients/transactions each year;
• Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills, anticipate issues, lead client board meetings;
• Effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients with competing deadlines and deliverables;
• Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring a high quality, responsive and professional service to our clients at all times;
• Lead and manage the delivery of internal projects and initiatives as required
• Ensure that key transaction data is recorded and kept up to date on internal records;
• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of legal or regulatory developments and proactively seeks to ensure that the team is positioned to address those challenges; and
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of four years' experience in a relevant legal, financial services or corporate administration role is essential;
• A university law or business graduate, with an excellent academic background;
• A desire to work in a client facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other counterparties is of key importance;
• Strong communication skills, an ability to think on their feet, excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential for this multi-client role;
• Completion of or currently studying for the company secretarial qualification (Grad ICSA) would be an advantage;
• Conscientious, organised and a team player who can work on their own and as part of a wider team; and
• Enthusiastic in nature, with a real interest in learning and developing their skills.

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office