Senior BDO Manager

Vistra

12d

About The Position

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. . But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior BDO Manager. Reporting to the Director - Marine and Aviation, the role is based in Malta and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Corporates Department and it’s growth. Purpose of Role This role assists the Director – Marine & Aviation and the Company with the marketing, business development strategy, and its implementation, and the company operations, including onboarding, liaising with compliance team, bookkeeping team and corporate team, leads and assists in managing the operations team. The role reports to the Director – Marine & Aviation

Requirements

Strong team-player with experience of working in a dynamic organisation and able to build bridges between the different stakeholders within the organisation
Strong communication and persuasion skills; collaborative and a team player
Ability to think outside the box, to challenge the status quo, but to do so diplomatically and in a collaborative manner
Culturally sensitive and experienced in dealing with multiple nationalities, business cultures, and may handle people management
Ability to deal with change and to take initiative
At least 3 to 5 years relevant experience (senior) in a service organisation
Proven track record of exceeding targets and in developing and maintaining a professional network
Experience in corporate services
A solid first degree in a business subject, law or taxation
Knowledge of foreign languages

Nice To Haves

An understanding in VAT in a plus
An understanding of yachts and aircrafts

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
Undertake and update research projects, inter alia, on the maritime and aviation industries, and the Private Client Services
Monitor, identify and map key jurisdictions for the Company’s products and assist with the development of a tactical plan, including marketing strategy and materials
Keep existing products and client structures under review so as to optimize same and/or proposing new business opportunities
Liaise and network with Group employees in other jurisdictions, particularly in the private client sector to develop the Company’s internal and external feeder network
Assist the Company with client relationships including, where necessary, assisting with operational matters
Advising and support in engaging clients
Responsible for on-boarding processes
Responsible for proper and efficient implementation of client structures and liaising with other departments for such purpose
Liaise with the different teams to ensure smooth handling of transactions requested by clients
Reply to client requests on procedures under Maltese law and regulatory requirements
To undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require
Works closely with the Director – Marine & Aviation to develop new markets and products to help the company to meet/exceed its targets
Available to travel to different jurisdictions, attend conferences and shows abroad to promote and market the company’s services.
Actively carry out business development plans and strategies to sign on new clients.
Respond in a professional and timely manner to all situations, trouble-shooting, and rectifying issues as may arise to increase client intake and to maximise client retention
Assisting by requesting KYC and due diligence at time of on-boarding clients and ensuring process up to the time that clients are actually on-boarded
Think outside the box for client structures and advise clients on solutions for the ownership and registration of their assets, with a particular understanding of VAT solutions
To keep informed of development in local legislation and regulations vis-à-vis compliance, including but not limited to, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (including subsidiary legislation) and the implementing Procedure
To comply with all regulatory and AML/CFT requirements
To keep informed of and comply with all Vistra Policies and Procedures
To report suspicious transactions to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
To perform mandatory Group training that may be required from time to time
To uphold Vistra’s values by promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and equality