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East Asia Sentinel Trust Company Limited

Trust Associate

Job Highlights

  • strong time management, organizational skills
  • capable of problem solviing, acting independently
  • pro-active and hands on

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • As part of a small but busy team, Trust Assistant will work support Trust Associates on a diverse portfolio of structures.
  • Trust Assistants will support Trust Associates to perform various administrative tasks including:
    • complete set-up, administration and liquidation of structures (i.e. holdings and trusts) in various jurisdictions;
    • prepare standard documents (i.e. trust deeds, contracts, board minutes, minutes of AGM, power of attorney);
    • prepare letters, client invoices, and general administration (i.e. filing)
    • communicate with government agencies, law firms, banks, intermediaries and translators as required;
    • assist in internal procedures (i.e. customer due diligence/KYC documentation)
  • Shall also work closely with Trust Manager and Compliance Manager to ensure group complies with government regulations domestically and globally. In the role as Compliance Assistant, he/she will perform various tasks including:
    • Preparation of analysis of entities’ FATCA and CRS status
    • Preparation of FATCA and CRS compliance reporting
    • Assist in the development and implementation of group’s compliance program

Education and Qualifications

  • High Diploma, Degree holder or above in accounting, law or company secretarial studies or related discipline

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

  • reliable and precise, conscientious and professional work attitude
  • pro-active and hands on
  • strong time management and organizational skills
  • capable of problem solving and acting independently
  • proficient in MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • excellent oral and written communication skills (i.e. English and Chinese is a plus)
  • strong interpersonal skills that works well independently or as part of a team
  • co-operative, constructive and positive minded personality
  • flexible, "can-do" mindset, seeking continuous service improvement, high quality standards
  • Knowledge of FATCA and CRS regulations and guidelines are advantageous