Senior Manager, Corporate & Fiduciary

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

 
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 Manager, Corporate & Fiduciary. Reporting to the Associate Director, Private Wealth and Corporate, this full-time and permanent position is based in United Kingdom and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Private Wealth and Corporate Department and it’s growth.
 

Purpose of the role 

You will: 

• Manage and administer a complex portfolio of private and corporate clients operating within multiple sectors independently
• Help the team Managers oversee and administer a complex portfolio of international corporate and private clients
• Sit on the boards of client companies

You will assist the Director with:

• the delivery of the client services
• delivering profitability and financial performance, achieving revenue targets set by the Director
• the management of all UK personnel who deliver these services to clients
• driving and monitoring customer satisfaction
• Help ensure systems are in place to enable the department to manage and control customer due diligence and report all concerns in respect of suspicion of money laundering activity to the Compliance Officer.
• Assist the Director with the personal and technical development of the team.
• Assist the Director with management of the team.
• Play an active role in contributing to marketing content and sharing best practice, supporting marketing, promotional and sales initiatives as appropriate.
• Help ensure delivery of the department’s budget and operating plan.
• Work toward achieving personal revenue targets.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties, as required by the sector head
• Take an active role in Vistra Group projects.

Attributes and Technical Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills – foreign languages would be an advantage, but are not essential
• Work ethic – ability to get things done quickly and to a high quality
• Acumen – ability to process significant information flows and come to actionable conclusions; and to demonstrate consistently good judgement
• Strong commercial awareness – ability to identify business opportunities and market Vistra services
• Drive – strong motivation to succeed: not just personal success but for the organisation and for colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to influence in a constructive and positive fashion and to communicate effectively, both listening and broadcasting
• Confident and skilled in the use of computer software packages including - MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Relevant  Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in administering complex structures within multiple sectors (funds, corporate & private clients, including Trusts) and in client relationship management at management level.
• Experience in working with different jurisdictions, understanding cross-border arrangements and how these might affect clients; good understanding of financial and accounting, legal and corporate governance concepts
• Experience in holding personal directorships and the fiduciary duties thereto related
• Proven track record in driving client service excellence and revenue growth while expanding portfolio and qualifications through new products and services  
• Proven track record of growing client relationships and revenue from these clients
• Experience in managing a team.
• Personable and enthusiastic, with a confident, professional and commercial outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Capable of working under pressure and with minimal supervision

Education and Professional Qualification

• Substantial and demonstrable client relations experience gained at a respectable firm  
• Educated to degree level and holder of a suitable qualification (STEP, ACCA, CTA, LLM) 

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Individual private medical insurance cover
• Health cash plan
• Pension: 3% employee and 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Group income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Ride to work scheme
• A day’s celebration leave
• Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!