Information Officer
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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 Leeds based Information Officer 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
This position is a global role based in our Leeds office. The Information Officer will be expected to provide research and information services to all the offices of both Maples and Calder and MaplesFS. Responsibilities include:
- To conduct enhanced due diligence research on both existing and prospective clients, researching companies’ corporate structures, shareholdings, listings and establishing regulatory status for compliance purposes
- To undertake research in case-law and legislation
- To produce bespoke updates on clients and practice areas for internal stakeholders
- To profile and input know-how on to the firm's know-how system
- To respond to legal and corporate research enquiries from internal stakeholders including conducting press searches, sourcing relevant articles, reports, statistics and company data.
- Any other relevant duties or projects as specified by the Director of Information Services
EXPERIENCE
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- A meticulous attention to detail plus an intuitive and analytical approach to research
- Possesses an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
- A degree or postgraduate diploma in Information Management or Law is desirable as is experience of working in a major law firm
- Expertise in the use of research resources such as World-Check, Orbis, LexisNexis, Westlaw and vLex Justis would be beneficial as would a practical understanding of AML due diligence procedures.
- Being able to understand and translate Mandarin and Cantonese would be advantageous
BENEFITS & REWARDS
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Savings or pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
ABOUT MAPLES GROUP
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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