Senior BDO Manager

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships;

• Keep existing products and client structures under review so as to optimize same and/or proposing new business opportunities
• Liaise and network with Group employees in other jurisdictions, particularly in the private client sector to develop the Company's internal and external feeder network
• Assist the Company with client relationships including, where necessary, assisting with operational matters

• Advising and support in engaging clients
• Responsible for on-boarding processes
• Responsible for proper and efficient implementation of client structures and liaising with other departments for such purpose
• Liaise with the different teams to ensure smooth handling of transactions requested by clients
• Reply to client requests on procedures under Maltese law and regulatory requirements
• To undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require

• Works closely with the Director - Marine & Aviation to develop new markets and products to help the company to meet/exceed its targets
• Available to travel to different jurisdictions, attend conferences and shows abroad to promote and market the company's services.
• Actively carry out business development plans and strategies to sign on new clients.

• Respond in a professional and timely manner to all situations, trouble-shooting, and rectifying issues as may arise to increase client intake and to maximise client retention
• Assisting by requesting KYC and due diligence at time of on-boarding clients and ensuring process up to the time that clients are actually on-boarded
• Think outside the box for client structures and advise clients on solutions for the ownership and registration of their assets, with a particular understanding of VAT solutions

• To keep informed of development in local legislation and regulations vis-à-vis compliance, including but not limited to, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (including subsidiary legislation) and the implementing Procedure
• To comply with all regulatory and AML/CFT requirements
• To keep informed of and comply with all Vistra Policies and Procedures
• To report suspicious transactions to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• To perform mandatory Group training that may be required from time to time
• To uphold Vistra's values by promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and equality

• Strong team-player with experience of working in a dynamic organisation and able to build bridges between the different stakeholders within the organisation
• Strong communication and persuasion skills; collaborative and a team player
• Ability to think outside the box, to challenge the status quo, but to do so diplomatically and in a collaborative manner
• Culturally sensitive and experienced in dealing with multiple nationalities, business cultures, and may handle people management
• Ability to deal with change and to take initiative

• At least 3 to 5 years relevant experience (senior) in a service organisation
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and in developing and maintaining a professional network
• Experience in corporate services
• An understanding in VAT in a plus
• An understanding of yachts and aircrafts

• A solid first degree in a business subject, law or taxation
• Knowledge of foreign languages

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