Assistant Vice President - Funds Fiduciary

Maples Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maples Group, a leading global financial services provider, seeks an Assistant Vice President–Funds Fiduciary in Delaware. The role supports CSPs in fiduciary oversight, fund administration, and client service across diverse funds, coordinating with external counsel, fund administrators, and other parties in multiple jurisdictions.

Key duties include reviewing financial statements and tax documentation, managing onboarding processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a strong academic record.
• 3–4 years of experience in the financial services industry; back- or middle-office functions or related discipline preferred.
• Understanding of investment funds, alternative investment structures, and related securities.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing transaction documents, financial statements, and supporting corporate records.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles, fiduciary responsibilities, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support CSPs with administration and fiduciary oversight of a diverse portfolio of funds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in financial statement reviews, engagement letters, and related documentation.
• Prepare, review, and submit U.S. and foreign tax-related documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate client invoices and assist with billing for existing and newly onboarded mandates.
• Contribute to team capability development through trainings and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Accounting systems

Job description

Description

Position at The Maples Group (Financial Services)

Position: AssistantVicePresident–FundsFiduciary

Location: Delaware

AboutUs

TheMaplesGroupisagloballeaderinfinancialservices,trustedbymanyoftheworld’slargesthedgefundmanagers,privateequityfirms,andinternationalcorporations.

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’s it like to work here?

Wearedriventoexcel,andcollaborationiskeytoourcontinuedsuccess.Wecangofurtherforourclientsbecausewegofurtherforeachothertoo.Ourinclusiveculturecreatesanenvironmentwherepeoplecanbethemselvesatworkwhiledoingtheirbestwork.NomatterwhereyouworkintheMaplesGroup,youwillbepartofaglobalteam.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for supporting Client Service Professionals (CSPs) in the administration and fiduciary oversight of a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds while regularly engaging with clients and third-party service providers. The role serves as an important link between internal and external parties, helping to deliver exceptional client service, maintain strong operational controls, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Key duties will include:

• Supportbusinessdevelopmentinitiativesbyparticipatinginnewbusinessenquiries,analysingproposedstructures,reviewingtransactiondocumentsandprovidingcommentstorelevantstakeholdersasappropriate,andcoordinatingourclientacceptanceandonboardingprocesses
• Developandmaintainstrongworkingrelationshipswithexternalstakeholders,includinglegalcounsel,investmentmanagers,fundadministrators,primebrokers,andothertransactionpartiesacrossmultipleinternationaljurisdictions.
• SupportthefinancialstatementreviewprocessforCSPs,includingthereviewandanalysisoffinancialstatements,managementrepresentationletters,engagementletters,andotherrequireddocumentation,whileprovidingtimelyandsubstantivefeedback.
• AssistCSPswiththepreparation,review,andsubmissionofU.S.andforeigntax-relateddocumentationtoensurecompliancewithapplicablefilingrequirementsanddeadlines.
• SupportCSPsinachievingquarterlykeyperformanceindicator(KPI)objectivesandbroaderbusinessgoals.
• Serveasthedesignatedadministratorforalimitedportfoliooffiduciarymandates,ensuringefficientandcompliantday-to-dayadministration.
• Participateinconferencecalls,boardmeetings,andotherclient-facingengagementsasrequired.
• Maintainaccurateandup-to-dateclientandtransactioninformationwithininternalsystemsanddatabases,ensuringtheintegrityofdataandrecordsrelatedtoassignedclientportfoliosandbusinessdevelopmentactivities.
• Coordinatethepreparationandtimelydistributionofclientinvoicesinaccordancewithapplicableadministrationagreements.AssistCorporateAdministratorsandCSPswithbillingrequirementsforbothexistingandnewlyonboardedclientmandates.
• Contributetothedevelopmentofteamcapabilitiesbypreparinganddeliveringtrainingsessionsandknowledge-sharinginitiativesasneeded.

What You Bring

This position requires well-developed relationship management, communication, organizational, and analytical capabilities, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and client service. In addition to demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor'sdegreefromanaccrediteduniversitywithastrongacademicrecord.
• Minimumof3to4yearsofexperienceinthefinancialservicesindustry;experienceinback-ormiddle-officefunctionsorarelateddisciplineispreferred.
• Understandingofinvestmentfunds,alternativeinvestmentstructures,andrelatedsecurities.
• Experiencereviewingandanalyzingtransactiondocuments,financialstatements,andsupportingcorporaterecords.
• Knowledgeofcorporategovernanceprinciples,fiduciaryresponsibilities,andapplicableregulatoryrequirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Strongprojectmanagementandorganizationalskills,withtheabilitytocoordinatemultipleworkstreamsandconsistentlymeetdeadlines.
• Provenanalyticalandproblem-solvingcapabilities,withahighdegreeofattentiontodetail,accuracy,andefficiency.
• Self-motivatedandproactive,withtheabilitytoexercisesoundjudgment,takeinitiative,andworkindependentlywithminimalsupervision.
• Provenabilitytoperformeffectivelyinafast-pacedenvironment,managinghighvolumesofworkandcompetingprioritiesundertightdeadlines.
• Exceptionalwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,includingtheabilitytodraftprofessionalcorrespondence,preparepresentations,andeffectivelyengagewithinternalandexternalstakeholders.

YoucanlearnmoreabouttheMaplesGrouponourcorporatewebsite.ExperienceourcultureandourpeopleonourCareersPageoronLinkedIn.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.

“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.”

"ThisisaKeyPersonroleandissubjecttocriminalbackgroundscreeningandanyapplicableregulatoryrequirements.Appointmentisconditionaluponsatisfactorycompletionoftheserequirements."