Vice President

The Maples Group (Financial Services)•Wilmington, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. We are seeking an accomplished Vice President, Client Service Professional (CSP), to join our Delaware Funds Fiduciary team. This client-facing role is responsible for the fiduciary oversight and administration of a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds. As an independent contributor, you will work closely with clients, service providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service while ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a strong academic record.
Minimum of eight to ten years of relevant experience within the financial services industry, with significant exposure to institutional investors and alternative investment structures.
Strong knowledge of alternative investment funds, fund structures, and investment strategies across multiple asset classes.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing transaction documentation, with a thorough understanding of corporate governance principles, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.
Understanding of financial statements and financial reporting concepts; experience reviewing financial statements is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with legal counsel, investment managers, institutional investors, fund administrators, and other transaction parties across multiple international jurisdictions.
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity, with the ability to make independent decisions while upholding the highest fiduciary and ethical standards.
Strong executive presence and the ability to interact confidently with boards, clients, institutional investors, and senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage complex matters, competing priorities, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Consistent stakeholder management, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to build trusted relationships and deliver sensible solutions.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing financial statements is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as Director on a diverse set of alternative investment fund structures, including private equity funds, hedge funds, and other related structures.
Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and governance requirements, including the review of key fund documentation and transaction materials.
Lead and coordinate client onboarding and acceptance processes, including drafting proposals and deal closings.
Manage the financial statement review process for a portfolio of alternative investment funds, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, governance, and reporting requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of U.S. and foreign tax-related documentation to ensure compliance with applicable filing obligations and deadlines.
Participate in board meetings, conference calls, and other client-facing engagements.
Deliver exceptional client service while ensuring all client relationships are administered in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the integrity of client and transaction records by ensuring information within internal systems and databases is accurate, complete, and current.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to junior team members, supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Represent the Maples Group at industry events, professional associations, and client-facing forums, as required.