Vice President – Internal Audit.

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: 2,000+ professionals characterized by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. With 18 locations 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 Cayman Islands-based Vice President to our Internal Audit 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.

Whom 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 role will be part of the Maples Group, reporting to the Senior Vice President and/or the Vice President of the Internal Audit team.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conduct the internal audits for the Maples Group Caribbean, North America, Europe, Asia and Middle East offices.
• For each audit, conduct fieldwork, discuss potential findings with auditees and prepare a draft audit report.
• Ensure audit reports identify key risk areas and provide practical recommendations.
• Present audit reports to senior management and audit committees.
• Monitor the risk environment and assess emerging risks.
• Review and develop control matrices.
• Monitor open audit observations.
• Assist with project work in relation to policies and procedures, new systems and operational risk generally.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with management and key stakeholders across the Maples Group.
• Travel: up to 25%

Requirements
The ideal candidate should:
• Hold a professional graduate accountancy qualification with a minimum of 5 years internal audit experience gained in the financial services industry including an understanding of investment funds and structured finance.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have an eye for detail and have excellent organization skills.

Key skills for this role are as follows:
• Attention to detail, professionalism, excellent organizational skills, and a team-first mentality
• Be a self-starter with the ability to handle a diverse workload
• Sound working knowledge of all Windows applications
• Experience with relationship management and client service
• Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and communication skills, both verbal and written (fluent written and oral English).

Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritizes 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 programs
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness program
• Sports clubs and social events