Assistant Vice President - Transfer Agency

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s 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.

That’s 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 we’ll 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

Key Responsibilities:

Review controls and procedures across Fund Services on a periodic basis

Identify and Implement process improvements/system enhancements across the Transfer Agency Department.

Monitor operational risk across the Business and assist with the enhancement of the existing operational risk framework

Operational risk scenario modelling and analysis

Assist in building out and training the current teams.

Keep up to date on all Regulatory and internal Risk updates that impact the business ensuring the operations Teams have the necessary knowledge and system’s in place to deal with the updates

Managing the oversight outsourcing for funds contracted from other jurisdictions Monitoring and enhancing the KRI metrics for the Department

Managing international client relationships

Interacting with hedge fund principals and their investors

Review, understand and have the ability to discuss fund governing documents with staff and clients

Responsible for all aspects of operations and controls functions: Processing subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and switches.

Ensure control framework and documented Transfer Agency procedures and policies in line with regulations both locally and globally

Ensuring Apex Fund Services group policies are adhered to

Responding to investor and audit related enquiries

Ensure all regulatory reporting (onshore and offshore) is delivered within the required timeframes

Providing periodic reports and feedback to senior management

Participate in presentations for business opportunities from new and existing clients

Be responsible for change management where required including Ad hoc project management (as required)

Assisting in the further development of new & existing global client relationships, optimizing service offerings, productivity and profitability

Qualification:

Five plus years of proven experience managing an Investor Services/Transfer Agency team for alternative funds at a top tier institutional fund administrator

Detailed knowledge of Transfer Agency systems, preferably Paxus, eFront

Flexibility

Up to date AML/KYC knowledge

Up to date FATCA knowledge

A very strong understanding of fund legal structures and the fund administration business

Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to drive change

Strong Risk & control focus

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects

Strong planning, organizational skills and entrepreneurial skills

Knowledge of accounting, finance and investment concepts

Strong communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills

Must be able to work with all levels within the organization

Strong multi-tasking skills

The ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision-making scenarios

An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines

Good interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other divisions/ offices of the bank and professional intermediaries

Salary ranges from CAD $ 80,000 - $ 90,000 additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.

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Disclaimer : Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.