Assistant Vice President

Position: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT – AML SERVICES

Location: Hong Kong

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.  We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. With 18 locations across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Hong Kong-based Assistant Vice President – AML Services to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Assistant Vice President – AML Services reports to the Vice President – Senior Account Manager of AML Services. Primary responsibilities include:

• collecting and reviewing due diligence information and documentation in order to ensure compliance with Cayman Islands anti-money laundering legislation, regulations and associated regulatory guidance;
• assisting with desktop and on-site controls testing of a fund administrator’s AML policies and procedures;
• assisting AML Compliance Officers with the completion of AML reports, liaising with investment managers, fund administrators and the governing bodies of Cayman Islands investment funds, updating internal systems with relevant data and assisting with client-related administrative functions and ad hoc projects;
• Overtime and an ability to meet deadlines will be required.

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Extensive knowledge of Cayman Islands AML legislation, in-depth analytical skills, excellent report writing skillsets and proven EXCEL Knowledge will be required in order to successfully undertake the role and fulfil the requirements of the data evaluation, reporting writing and data management process;
• The successful candidate will be a university graduate with an excellent academic background or have at least three years’ relevant experience in the Cayman Islands investment Fund industry;
• The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel skills;
• This post requires significant attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi-task and having excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.  In addition, the successful candidate will be required to adhere to internal policies and procedures.

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

About the Maples Group

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

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