Senior Associate Level 1

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

Thats why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply empower you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and well give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you


Transfer Agency Trade Processing Team Business- AML/KYC

Role Title- Senior Associate

The Transfer Agency Department provides Fund Administration services to numerous Fund management companies covering the full range of shareholder servicing functions including Transaction processing, Reporting, AML and Registration and Payments. The department is responsible for Client and investor document management, processing and quality checking of transactions and updating the registers of clients in response to investor instructions.

This role is to perform BAU activities in the TA department to ensure that not only Client Service Level Agreements are consistently met and/or exceeded but also to ensure that regulatory requirements are effectively met. Candidates should be flexible enough to work in 24*7 environment.

 Key duties and responsibilities  

Individual/You should be able to perform quality reviews for all entity types. i.e Corporates, foundation/ Charities, institutional Investors, designated bodies etc, based on the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and guidelines.

Individual/You should be able to identify and document the results of the quality reviews and proposed remedial actions.

Individual/You should be able to provide clear feedback to associates and coaching as needed.

Individual/You should be well versed with any or all AML guidance for Cayman, Delaware, Australia, Ireland, Bermuda etc.

Individual/You should have working knowledge of any or all of screening tools viz. World Check, Pythagoras, Lexus-Nexus etc.

Individual/You should be well versed with Microsoft applications. Expertise in excel and presentation skills is an added advantage.

Individual/You should have working knowledge of FATCA/CRS reporting. He/She should be able to review US tax forms i.e., W9, W8-BEN, W8-IMY, Withholding statements etc.

Individual/You should have good written and verbal communication skills.

Individual/You should be able to keep records in good order and perform regular remediation activities as per the risk rating of investors.

Individual/You should be able to work separately and also collectively in a group as the situation demands.

Individual/You should be able to create the required reports in time, without any reminders.

Positive attitude and team spirit is a must.

Prior experience in Transfer agency functions will be an added advantage.

 Qualification and Experience  

Flexible enough to work in any shift as per business needs.

Prior Transfer Agency processing experience is required.

Bachelors degree in commerce is desired.

2-15 years of relevant experience

 Skills Required  

Strong analytical skills

Responsible for meeting all client deliverables.

Ability to navigate proficiently in a window environment.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.

Ability to write messages in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to read, write & speak English proficiently.

Strong research, resolution, and communication skill

Interpersonal skills - Relationship builder, respectful and resolves problems.

Communication skills - Presentation skills, listening skills, oral & written communication skills.

Self-management - Adaptability and resilience, learning behavior, integrity and ethics and relationship build. Motivational skills - Performance standards, achieving results and persistence.

Innovative thinking - Creative thinking decision making, input seeking, logical thinking and solution finding.

Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple tasks.

Flexible enough to work in any shift as per business needs.

Prior Transfer Agency processing experience is required.

Bachelors degree in commerce is desired.

5-10 years of relevant experience

 Career with Apex  

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

 Additional information  
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision is made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit our CSR policy page.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salarys expectations) to our dedicated email address.(neha.j-pandey@apexgroup.com)