Fund Structuring Officer, Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Senior Fund Structuring Officer reporting directly to the Head of Fund Structuring - Japan Desk. The team is part of SSBIL’s Japan Desk and supports clients’ fund projects from initial design through implementation, working in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the documentation required for the launch, restructuring and liquidation of investment funds administered by SSBIL, with a particular focus on Cayman Islands and other offshore investment fund structures. The role requires the ability to take ownership of fund projects and progress them independently in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

Why this role is important to us

You will be joining the Investment Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.

Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior Fund Structuring Officer, you will:

• Support the structuring, restructuring and termination of investment funds.
• Prepare and draft legal documentation relating to fund launches and lifecycle events, including offering and constitutive documents.
• Coordinate fund projects from initiation through implementation and completion, working with clients and relevant internal and external stakeholders, including external legal counsels and fund service providers.
• Manage agreed project timelines, identify dependencies and outstanding items, and ensure appropriate follow-up and escalation.
• Provide corporate and administrative services for relevant funds administered by the Bank.
• Review, file and maintain fund documentation in accordance with applicable requirements and internal procedures.
• Manage and follow up on invoices from external legal counsels.
• Support the provision of domiciliation and corporate services to incorporated investment funds.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

· Strong analytical, legal drafting and problem-solving skills.

· Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple fund projects concurrently.

· Collaborative team player with a strong sense of responsibility.

· Proactive approach and a high degree of autonomy.

· Ability to take ownership of projects and drive matters to completion with limited supervision.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills.

· Confidence in coordinating with clients, internal stakeholders, external counsel and other service providers.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced degree in law, equivalent legal qualification, or significant relevant professional experience in investment fund structuring or fund legal.

· At least five years of relevant experience in the investment fund industry, preferably in fund structuring, fund legal or a comparable role.

· Good knowledge of investment fund structures and the legal and regulatory framework relevant to cross-border and offshore investment funds.

· Sound understanding of the investment fund environment and good knowledge of back-office operations, including fund administration and custody.

· Relevant experience with offshore investment funds, preferably Cayman Islands structures, is strongly preferred. Experience with fund launches, restructurings and liquidations would be particularly relevant.

· Experience working with external legal counsel and coordinating multi-party fund projects would be an advantage.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Work Requirement

• Update details on hybrid work requirement
• Specify Shift timings

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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