Head of Capital Markets - Jersey

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We're a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

To grow the Capital Market Services business and have full p/l responsibility for your region. Be accountable for all elements of the operations and service standards whilst creating strong profitable and long-lasting client relationships. To develop, implement and grow various new service offerings to clients in the securitization and structured finance areas in conjunction with the Head of Capital Markets - Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Ocorian's Jersey Capital Markets business. Ensuring the business is aligned to the global and regional strategy.
• Working with relevant stakeholders - develop and execute a strategy to grow the business.
• Participate and manage business development activities and represent Ocorian at conferences and industry events.
• Liaise and build relationships with banks, investment managers, private equity managers, lawyers, and other intermediaries.
• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of structured finance and maritime transactions.
• Overseeing the capital market team in region. Recruit, lead, and manage the teams ensuring an appropriate spread of skills and resources to manage the portfolio.
• Serve as a director and relationship manager on a portfolio of client companies within the capital markets client portfolio.
• Ensure client companies adhere to all local legal and regulatory requirements and ensure the AML (Anti Money Laundering) and compliance obligations are adhered to in accordance with all regulations and Ocorian group policies.
• Lead ad hoc projects and change management for business and regulatory operational optimization.
• Establish and foster strong relationships with key business stakeholders in other Ocorian offices in key capital markets jurisdictions.
• Identify and promote cross-selling opportunities across various business service lines within the broader Ocorian global network.
• Promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork whilst exemplifying Ocorian core values.
• Perform any such other activities and tasks as may be required by the role.

Qualifications Required

• Strong knowledge of relevant local statute, regulations, and best practices
• Focus on excellent client service and delivery
• Attention to detail and passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team and build positive professional relationships
• Maintain a high level of attendance and punctuality.
• Robust organisational, multitasking, time management and follow up skills
• Expected to work on their own initiative to produce accurate and timely work on a consistent basis
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Reliable and demonstrates high levels of integrity
• Promotes operational efficiencies through a consultative and collaborative approach, improving policies and procedures while mitigating risks
• Experience of Viewpoint, NavOne, and iManage is preferable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• 10+ years' experience performing SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) administration and agency services, particularly for structured and asset finance transactions
• Strong transaction management, document review and negotiation and onboarding skills and experience
• Strong regulatory background
• Experience dealing with distressed transactions and workouts would be an asset
• Broad knowledge and experience working with a multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional financial services firm
• Experience operating in tandem with an outsourced servicing centre model
• Previous experience leading a Capital Markers team or operation
• Experience in the development and implementation of new business lines and products
• Project and change management skills and experience
• Advance Microsoft Excel and exceptional numeracy skills is an advantage, with the ability to comprehend detailed financial reports and statements

Education/ Memberships

• Must possess excellent academic qualifications, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, accounting/finance, or law
• A professional designation such as a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant, or admission as a qualified lawyer is preferred

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC - Clients are at the centre of our world, and we're committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS - We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL - We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.