Vice President AEOI (Structured Finance) - Cayman Islands

Walkers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law and professional services firm is seeking an experienced Vice President for their AEOI team. This pivotal role entails managing Special Purpose Vehicle clients and ensuring compliance with FATCA and CRS regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in AEOI compliance and possess excellent client relationship skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Base salary up to US$140,000

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Pension

Fully covered health insurance

5 weeks' vacation

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in SPV securitisation structures and cross-border transactions.
• Proven expertise in FATCA/CRS classification, due diligence, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Cayman Islands regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AEOI professionals.
• Oversee a portfolio of SPV clients for compliance and reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for SPV clients and advise on compliance matters.

Skills

AEOI compliance

Client relationship management

Technical expertise in FATCA/CRS

Leadership and mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

8+ years of experience in AEOI compliance

Job description

Vice President AEOI (Structured Finance) - Cayman Islands

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Vice President to join our AEOI team, with a focus on managing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) clients and related transactions. This role requires deep technical expertise in FATCA and CRS compliance, strong client relationship management, and the ability to lead complex engagements from onboarding through to reporting and regulatory filings.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Lead and manage a team of AEOI professionals, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Oversee a portfolio of SPV clients, ensuring timely and accurate AEOI (FATCA/CRS) compliance and reporting.
• Lead client onboarding, due diligence, and classification processes in line with Cayman Islands regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for SPV clients, advising on structuring implications and cross-border compliance matters.
• Review and sign-off on AEOI filings, IDD assessments, and remediation work.
• Develop and mentor junior staff, providing technical training and oversight.
• Identify process efficiencies, risk mitigation strategies, and revenue opportunities.
• Stay ahead of evolving international tax and AEOI regulations.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in AEOI compliance, with a strong background in SPV securitisation structures and cross-border transactions.
• Proven expertise in FATCA/CRS classification, due diligence, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Cayman Islands regulatory framework, AEOI reporting platforms and data management
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring staff.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, include a base salary of up to US$140,000, a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.