Walkers

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success, while at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients.
• This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate-led business development initiatives.
• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars, client presentations and internal training.
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters.
• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates- manage costs appropriately and ensure personal utilisation meets expectations.
• Adhere to the Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

Investment Funds Associate – Corporate

• Work closely with the tax partners on a diverse range of tax technical matters;
• Assist in advising clients directly and in conjunction with other practice groups;
• Include ongoing training, mentoring and support.

Associate – Tax

Procurement

• Own the procurement process for WPS and ensure that all governance and diligence is applied when reviewing or on-boarding suppliers.
• Refine and streamline the supplier engagement and on-boarding process.
• Create a renewal roadmap allowing WPS to adequately plan renegotiations, renewals and recommend when appropriate for RFPs.
• Work with supplier relationship owners to provide support and guidance in ongoing supplier management.
• Liaise with the business support teams to ensure new suppliers are thoroughly checked before on-boarding takes place.
• Own and drive the RFI and RFP process including creating templates.
• Carry out regular pricing reviews and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Review proposals and Statements of Work to ensure they meet the expectations of WPS.

Procurement Manager

Accountant

• Analyse and reconcile large volumes of spreadsheet data from the collateral manager prior to recording the transactions on the accounting system
• Preparation of the trial balance for a portfolio of Irish, Jersey & Cayman incorporated CLO SPVs, in line with transactional and statutory deadlines
• Completion of routine monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of CLO SPVs
• Preparation and filing of quarterly regulatory returns to Central Bank of Ireland on a timely basis
• Once appropriate training has been provided, assist with the preparation of iXBRL tagged financial statements
• In time, train and mentor less experienced members of the team on elements of the above workload

Assistant Accountant

Client Services Representative

• Welcome guests on arrival, ensuring a warm, polished and professional experience, and promptly notify relevant colleagues.
• Act as the first point of contact for all enquiries, professionally managing the switchboard, London Operations inbox and in-person queries.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and logistics, including room set-up, presentation materials, IT support, refreshments/catering as required.
• Support internal and external meetings, seminars and staff events, ensuring smooth execution and excellent service throughout.
• Manage office consumables (kitchens, conference rooms, print rooms etc.) ensuring supplies are fully stocked and replenished in a timely manner.
• Oversee security protocols and access control processes for visitors to the office, including issuing, deactivating and reconciliation of passes in line with office security procedure.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including courier arrangements, ensuring accurate tracking and cost recharging.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with vendors, ensuring issues are resolved promptly to keep the office fully operational.
• Support office moves, desk and locker allocations, and the upkeep of fixtures and fittings.
• Assist with the New Joiner onboarding process, including preparing induction materials and delivering office and fire evacuation briefing.
• Provide a wide variety of administrative support to the Office and the Head of Operations, including calendar management, meeting arrangement and special projects.

Investment Funds Associate – Corporate

Associate – Tax

Procurement Manager

Assistant Accountant

Client Services and Operations Assistant