Trust Manager - Trust Services

Looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team in the Cayman Islands?

Rawlinson & Hunter is an international grouping of professional firms specialising in financial advice and fiduciary services. Established over 80 years ago the firm's global network of offices includes the Cayman Islands, Australia, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. With 5 partners and over 80 staff, the Cayman Islands firm has been offering a comprehensive range of professional services to local and international clients since it was established in 1973. Rawlinson & Hunter in the Cayman Islands owns and operates The R&H Trust Co. Ltd. a duly licensed Cayman Islands trust company which provides a full range of trust and corporate services including the provision of corporate trustees, directors, enforcers and protectors, and also a full range of services to private trust companies.

At this time, we are inviting applications for the following full-time position.

TRUST MANAGER - TRUST SERVICES 

The successful applicant will assist in the overall management of the business line, as well as being involved in the direct management of staff and client portfolios and will be expected to participate in practice development and marketing, training, budget preparation and analysis, and quarterly reporting to the board. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for the ongoing management of an extensive portfolio of trust and corporate clients, including complex private client structures, private trust companies and special purpose vehicles.

This includes:

• Liaising with clients and their advisers and family offices where relevant in the establishment and continuation of private client and corporate vehicles;
• The ongoing management and administration of existing clients including the review of relevant documentation and the monitoring of ongoing responsibilities including ensuring compliance with all aspects of the relevant laws, and liaison with the firm's accounts department as necessary regarding the preparation and review of financial statements for trusts, companies, private trust companies and special purpose vehicles; and
• The supervision of staff assigned to support the ongoing management of the portfolio of clients.

The role also includes the provision of technical assistance, mentoring and training to members of staff. This is a senior position that requires strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to meet frequent tight deadlines and a willingness to work overtime when required. Applicants must be highly motivated and highly organized with an ability to work on their own initiative. Computer literacy is essential with a proven record of managing staff. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Must possess an internationally recognized professional qualification (CA, ACCA, STEP) and
• Five years practical experience in a managerial capacity, including relevant experience in the administration and management of a portfolio of trust and corporate clients including the review of related documentation.

The firm is a Platinum ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Approved Employer and we were the first Cayman firm accredited at the Gold Level of the Employer Partnership Program (“EPP”) with the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).