Team Leader / Assistant Manager

TMF Group; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 368,000 - 531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Career development opportunities

TMF Business Academy learning

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking an Assistant Manager for TMF Cayman to support the Corporate Services Department. You will help achieve KPIs, lead a team, and develop client relationships locally and internationally while driving commercial strategy.

In this role, you will manage operations, ensure compliant onboarding and ongoing maintenance, and collaborate with global TMF offices to deliver efficient, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar corporate services role with at least five years’ experience.
• Proficiency with CORIS, CAP, and REEFS is essential along with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office.
• The candidate should demonstrate high ethical standards with excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant local laws and current regulatory requirements with a focus on Beneficial Ownership, AML Regulations and Economic Substance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of TMF Cayman’s commercial strategy by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and existing clients and intermediaries in the Cayman Islands and International markets.
• Manage the Corporate Services team and monitor daily team operations, provide guidance and support to team members, and implement best practices to enhance productivity and service standards.
• Fostering a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development among team members.
• Act as an escalation point on complex and/or contentious transactional matters.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures during the onboarding of new clients and the ongoing maintenance of existing clients.
• Work closely with local and regional teams, as well as other global TMF offices.
• Oversee the proper handling of all corporate service transactions, including incorporations, and liquidations.
• Collaborate with the compliance department to ensure the appropriate handling of all compliance related matters.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with clients as well as all internal and external parties in line with service expectations.
• Manage the team's time recording in a timely manner to ensure appropriate chargeability and accurate invoicing.
• Organize the annual appraisal, target setting and promotion process for the team in close cooperation with the Head of Corporate Services and Human Resources.
• Ensure the optimal use of available systems in accordance with established procedures to enhance efficiency; and
• Identify and report opportunities to improve system utilization and design to boost operational efficiency.

Skills

Professionalism

Excellent written skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tools

CORIS

CAP

REEFS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group's teams in 125 offices.

Discover the Role

The Assistant Manager at TMF Cayman is responsible for helping to achieve the objectives set for the Corporate Services Department. This includes supporting TMF Cayman’s key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring the quality and efficiency of the team, and motivating and developing team members to consistently meet customer expectations. Additionally, the Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in delivering TMF Cayman’s commercial strategy by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, both locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of TMF Cayman’s commercial strategy by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and existing clients and intermediaries in the Cayman Islands and International markets;
• Manage the Corporate Services team and monitor daily team operations, provide guidance and support to team members, and implement best practices to enhance productivity and service standards;
• Fostering a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development among team members;
• Act as an escalation point on complex and/or contentious transactional matters;
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures during the onboarding of new clients and the ongoing maintenance of existing clients. This includes supporting the transaction monitoring function and periodic reviews to maintain adherence to regulatory standards; and
• Work closely with local and regional teams, as well as other global TMF offices.

Duties:

• Oversee the proper handling of all corporate service transactions, including incorporations, and liquidations;
• Collaborate with the compliance department to ensure the appropriate handling of all compliance related matters;
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with clients as well as all internal and external parties in line with service expectations;
• Manage the team's time recording in a timely manner to ensure appropriate chargeability and accurate invoicing. Provide support and guidance on effective timekeeping practices to minimize write-offs and maximize billable hours;
• Organize the annual appraisal, target setting and promotion process for the team in close cooperation with the Head of Corporate Services and Human Resources. Conduct appraisals and target setting for the team;
• Ensure the optimal use of available systems in accordance with established procedures to enhance efficiency; and
• Identify and report opportunities to improve system utilization and design to boost operational efficiency.

Key Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar corporate services role with at least five years’ experience.

-Proficiency with CORIS, CAP, and REEFS is essential along with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism.

-The candidate should demonstrate high ethical standards with excellent written and interpersonal skills.

-Extensive knowledge of relevant local laws and current regulatory requirements with a focus on Beneficial Ownership, AML Regulations and Economic Substance is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.

Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!