An exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Transaction Manager (Legal, Company Secretarial & Compliance). This role requires a deep understanding of corporate services, transaction management, corporate governance and regulatory environments. This role is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment for a leading international corporate services provider headquartered in Dublin, with offices in West of Ireland, Luxembourg and the UK.
Cafico International welcome people with positive and proactive attitudes to work, and who are aligned to our core values of Integrity, Determination, Pride and Innovation. We have a customer-centric approach and expect our team members to help us deliver a world class customer experience for our clients. In return we will recognise and reward you generously for your great work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of corporate transactions and corporate governance tasks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing a high-level service for a large portfolio of clients. Our client base consists of special purpose vehicles involved in a wide range of activities including aircraft leasing and structured finance transactions, as well as companies in such industries as manufacturing and retail, pharmaceutical and bio-sciences and software development among others.
Transaction Manager
London
Full-time
Permanent employee
The Role
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary contact point for clients of Cafico International in the UK;
- Managing the setting up of client companies for structured finance, aviation leasing and global restructuring transactions among others;
- Assist the Compliance function with the onboarding and ongoing due diligence process in respect of client companies;
- Provide expertise and guidance in relation to capital markets transactions, acting as a point of escalation both for client companies and within Cafico International;
- Managing the delivery of transaction management services to ensure that all tasks required to effectively close a transaction are accomplished, while building strong relationships with a varied portfolio of client companies;
- Reviewing and arranging for execution of legal agreements associated with structured finance, aviation leasing and global restructuring transactions on behalf of client companies;
- Ensure Cafico International meets our obligations to client companies in terms of corporate governance, including but not limited to maintenance of statutory registers, completion of filings with the Companies House and any additional record keeping related requirements;
- Act as a UK resident director for special purpose vehicle (SPV) mandates;
- Performance of corporate secretarial tasks both internally and across our client portfolio, including assistance with the preparation of materials for scheduled board meetings and board minutes;
- Collaborate with individuals and teams in Cafico International, including but not limited to, the Financial Services team and directors of Cafico International, to achieve client objectives;
- Liaising with external parties, such as legal and tax advisors, investment managers, trustees and agency groups, and arranging banks;
- Adhere to Cafico International’s internal policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Cafico International’s risk and control framework and processes;
- Ensure that ethical standards and human rights principles are upheld across all areas of responsibility;
- Assist with key projects to align day to day tasks with new regulatory requirements from the initiation and planning stages through execution and completion.
Requirements
- A degree in law, business, finance or a closely related field is essential.
- 2-3 years of work experience in a financial services environment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex corporate transactions.
- Strong understanding of corporate services, transaction management, and regulatory compliance.
- Highly proactive, able to work autonomously, make decisions and use own initiative and judgment.
- Fluency in English is an essential requirement for this role.
Why us?
- We are offering a competitive remuneration package, commensurate to qualifications and experience.
- Our hands-on approach means that each new employee is given significant responsibility from day one and is fully supported by the management team.
- We provide coaching and training to constantly improve our employees' skills and ensure their continued professional development.
About us
At Cafico International, we pride ourselves in empowering people to change the status quo. We are born disruptors, challenging and inspiring one another to perform to the best of our ability. By joining Cafico International, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a community. We pride ourselves on ethical integrity, continuous development and inclusivity. Our purpose-led work will help you unlock your potential and take your career to new dimensions.
We are an experienced, independent Trust and Corporate Services Provider for those seeking to do business in Dublin, Ennis, London or Luxembourg