Global Fund Registration Officer

OVERVIEW

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. Operating in key financial centres 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 Dublin based Global Fund Registration Specialist 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 GRS is a team of seven and part of a leading Irish legal Funds & Investment Management practice since 2008. The GRS team helps clients with the practical, regulatory, compliance and administrative requirements associated with the cross-border marketing of investment funds globally. Our team includes specialist regulatory and compliance experts in cross-border investment fund distribution offering coordinated approach to fund distribution.

As a Global Fund Registration Specialist, you will report to the Head of Global Registration Services.

You will manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for advising clients on the legal, operational, and regulatory aspects of cross-border fund distribution and ongoing maintenance of fund marketing licencing in multiple jurisdictions. Your portfolio will consist of both open and closed-ended fund structures domiciled in onshore and offshore jurisdictions of predominately EEA, UK, Swiss and US asset managers.

Primary responsibilities include: 

• As a subject matter expert, you will advise and assist client in their cross-border marketing efforts of a range of fund structures, including onshore domiciled UCITS, ETFs and AIF and offshore domiciled hedge and private equity type funds 
• Prepare and co-ordinate cross-border fund registrations and post-registration projects
• Be the day-day-to-day client trusted advisor
• Participate and deliver quarterly compliance reports/updates to clients and their boards
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on cross-border marketing activities
• Utilise project management skills to ensure efficient execution of tasks and projects
• Track and stay up to date on developments effecting the cross-b