Analyst- Fiduciary Services
Job Description
Based in the Cayman Islands, Clearwater is a regulated fiduciary services provider leveraging long term relationships with global business partners. The group's robust core infrastructure - both intellectual capital, and technology platforms allow it to provide the personal service that the team pride themselves on.
Clearwater exists to bring a completely fresh approach to offshore governance and finance. Clearwater simplifies and provides solutions in a pragmatic and committed manner.
Reporting StructureThe Analyst - Fiduciary Services position is based in our Observatory, Cape Town and will report directly to the Director of Fiduciary Services.
Remuneration levelRemuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package and discretionary bonus scheme.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Analyst - Fiduciary Services is a key role within the firm and will be responsible for providing administrative and coordination support to the fiduciary services team, on a portfolio of investment fund entities. Please see below details on the expected functions:
General- Client onboarding; KYC document collection, review and filing for all new clients. Completion of KYC checklists and client risk assessments. Update and maintain internal CRM system for new accounts and contacts.
- Financial Administration support; Inputting and tracking of client invoicing. Process workflow maintenance and reporting.
- Support the team members, as directed, to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently.
- Act as one of the main points of contacts for all new clients, through the life of the onboarding from the moment a signed proposal is received.
- Work with the team and provide support to the business development team throughout the client acquisition process and provide all the necessary support to enable the company to win new clients.
- Manage project administration and prepare reports to be shared directly with management.
- Work with clients who have engaged Clearwater for board support and answer any necessary requests.
- Coordination of the setup of board meetings for clients.
- Collection and preparation of Board Meeting materials.
- Draft clear, concise, and accurate minutes within the required timeframe.
- Providing Director & AML Officer support on a portfolio of fund and investment client entities.
- Handle administrative details and routine issues independently to a high quality.
- Communicate effectively with team members to keep them informed of the status of projects, making certain that all deadlines are met.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of formal board resolutions.
- Completion of operational checklists.
- CAMS, ICA, or other AML/compliance certifications, or willingness to obtain.
- Knowledge and understanding of fund and investment entity structures.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience ideally in compliance/legal field.
- Possess excellent client relationship skills, with the ability to manage client requests in a timely and effective manner.
- Possess excellent time management, organisational, communication and problem solving skills.
- Must be highly proficient in MS applications especially Excel & Word.
- Solid organization skills and ability to work under pressure.
- An innovative and entrepreneurial nature.
- The ability to work with multi disciplinary teams including compliance and operations.
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills and be disciplined and organized.
- A professional and confident demeanor, and exhibit patience when working with clients and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm and think analytically during stressful situations.