Transactions Manager (Jersey)

Department: Fund Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey

DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced individual with at least +5 years’ experience in a professional services environment (fund management / administration / legal) to assist with transaction management for the funds of a key client of LH. The primary focus of the role is liaising both internally across teams at the client (Finance /Commercial/Legal) and also externally with lawyers to ensure that all transaction closing steps are satisfied, and all take place at the right time. The role is best suited to someone who is experienced at transaction management, has confidence to liaise with senior partners at the client and is excellent at multi-tasking.  The role will sit within one of the fund administration teams in LH’s growing private equity team.  The role will be based in Jersey but there may be the opportunity for occasional travel to the client’s office in London.

Key Responsibilities\nPreparation and oversight of closing and exit checklists.\nAssisting with closing mechanics and ensuring all steps/document are signed off internally.\nDrafting and reviewing ancillary corporate documents such as minutes, powers of attorney, managers certificates etc.\nLiaising with corporate service providers on incorporations and ongoing registry/ statutory filings\nWorking with legal counsel, commercial team, finance and legal team to satisfy checklist items. \nAssist with on-going ad hoc work on existing investments. \nComplete KYC exercises including (i) third parties carrying out KYC on the client and (ii) the client carrying out KYC on counterparties.\nOrganise and minute fund investment committee meetings and fund general partner meetings.\nReview and circulate investment committee memoranda to the relevant investment committee and general partner on proposed transactions.\nLiaise with lawyers to satisfy CPs on financings and refinancings.\nEnsure that bibles and internal schedules are maintained. \n As part of your duties all employees must ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and meeting all personal AML obligations. 

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseQualifications Educated to at least ‘A’ level standard or equivalent and a willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification. Technical Knowledge \nAbility to review current processes with a critical eye and identify ways of enhancing or streamlining those processes. \nSignificant experience of closing processes / transaction management.\nAbility to work across departments and across all levels of the organisation while under time pressure. \nPossess multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under time pressure.\nVery organised and methodical. \nFlexible/pragmatic in approach and solutions orientated with a mature thought process. \nThis is a task focused role: accuracy and attention to detail, ability to run several things at the same time with different timelines.\nStrong communication skills (both oral and written). \nFits into the team and company mind set, which is solutions- and team-oriented while having commercial awareness.\nProject management skills. \nSelf-motivated with an ability to manage their own day.\n

BenefitsLangham Hall invests in people and takes pride in developing them professionally.  We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working.  We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support.