Position: Executive Assistant (6 months maternity leave cover)

　　Location: Cayman Islands

　　About Us

　　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.

　　What’s it like to work here?

　　We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. 

　　The Opportunity

　　We are looking for an accomplished Executive Assistant to join our team as part of our financial services business in Grand Cayman.

　　The Cayman Islands is home to our global headquarters and where the Maples Group first established operations in the 1960s. Since then we have grown to become one of the largest employers in Cayman, where colleagues from all over the world collaborate to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide. As part of our Cayman team you will:

　　Support various members of the executive management team operating out of the Cayman office;Fulfil general secretarial and other duties including: calendar, minute and document management as well as drafting, collating, analysing and preparing information as required.Serve as an administrative liaison to the Executive Management Committee (“EMC”) and Operating Committees (“OCs”), which includes coordinating monthly meetings, compiling, assembling, distributing meeting materials, and preparing minutes;Assist in the preparation and editing of legal documentation, contracts, letters, presentations and memos in line with corporate guidelines and maintain appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences and teleconferences.Coordinate travel requirements and manage various expense claims in line corporate policies 

　　What You Bring

　　In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

　　Must be able to multi-task and balance the needs of the EMC;Previous experience in Cayman Islands company procedures and/ or a legal environment would be an asset;At least 5 years’ secretarial, personal assistant or administrative experience in a professional office environment;A minimum of 2 years of supporting senior management roles;An excellent knowledge of Microsoft OfficeA minimum typing speed of 55wpm with complete accuracy, and be comfortable using various software, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation softwareImpeccable attention to detail, professionalism and strong organisational skills;Must be able to use his/her own initiative, be proactive, work well under pressure to meet deadlines and be able to maintain confidentiality at all timeOvertime may be required occasionally on evenings and/or weekends. 

　　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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