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Apex Group

<div>The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;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&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we&rsquo;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
List of duties include the following:<ul><li>
Provide technical support to the Fund Accounting team to ensure all aspects of the hedge fund's books and records are accurate and meet industry and regulatory standards.</li><li>
Perform risk assessment to ensure resourcing for the support of both the current client base and potential future growth is adequate. Assess knowledge and skill set of the team to set coverage ensuring that there is a match of technical and client knowledge.</li><li>
Act as a partner to the client to develop their business in a controlled way and meet all industry and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Develop and manage a team of fund accountants. This will include knowledge development, performance review and control.</li><li>
Assist in developing the controls and procedures of fund accounting group.</li><li>
Provide Accounting solutions to Hedge Funds for independent valuation, investor transparency and regulatory compliance.</li><li>
Review calculation of daily Net Asset Values (NAV's).</li><li>
Review accounting functions including P&amp;L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checking client's contributions &amp; redemptions.</li><li>
Verify performance by reviewing large P&amp;L swings and analysing income/expense journals for validity.</li><li>
Adjust activity as necessary for performance processing and reporting.</li><li>
Perform and review position and value reconciliations. Identify and resolve all breaks.</li><li>
Review and reconcile general ledger exceptions.</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring accuracy of non-security related income and expenditure.</li><li>
Account for non standard transactions including OTC derivatives.</li><li>
Ensure corporate actions are accounted for accurately.</li><li>
Perform month end control processes, producing a month end control pack and sign off including review of control packs prepared by members of the team.</li><li>
Review investor level allocations of income and expenses.</li><li>
Develop relationship with auditors for the preparation of year-end Financial Statements and provision of data to auditors.</li><li>
Identify and implement process changes to enhance efficiency.</li></ul>
Role Requirements:<ul><li>
Experience: 7&ndash;10+ years in Hedge Fund Accounting, including team leadership and NAV review</li><li>
Qualifications: Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA or ACA preferred</li><li>
Skills: Strong technical fund accounting, controls, client &amp; auditor management, people leadership</li></ul>
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.</div>

Account Manager

<div>The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;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&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we&rsquo;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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Quality Review &amp; Compliance</h3><ul><li>
Perform comprehensive quality reviews for all entity types including Corporates, Foundations/Charities, Institutional Investors, Designated Bodies, etc., based on AML policies and guidelines.</li><li>
Identify, document, and report review results along with proposed remedial actions.</li><li>
Conduct remediation activities as per investor risk ratings and maintain well‑organized records.</li><li>
Review and validate US tax forms (W9, W8‑BEN, W8‑IMY, Withholding Statements, etc.).</li><li>
Work with AML regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions such as Cayman, Delaware, Australia, Ireland, Bermuda, and others.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Screening &amp; Tools</h3><ul><li>
Utilize screening tools such as World‑Check, Pythagoras, and LexisNexis for due diligence checks.</li><li>
Maintain strong proficiency in Microsoft applications; advanced Excel and presentation skills are an added advantage.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Collaboration, Coaching &amp; Reporting</h3><ul><li>
Provide clear feedback and coaching to associates based on review findings.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver required reports in a timely manner without reminders.</li><li>
Work independently as well as within a team, depending on business requirements.</li><li>
Ensure all client deliverables are met within defined timelines.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Commerce (preferred).</li><li>
1&ndash;10 years of relevant AML/KYC/Transfer Agency experience.</li><li>
Prior Transfer Agency processing experience is mandatory.</li><li>
Ability to work flexible shifts based on business needs.</li></ul></div>
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.</div>

Analyst-Transfer Agency

<div>The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;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&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we&rsquo;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
REGIONAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS &ndash; CLOSE ENDED (MIDDLE EAST)
Location: UAE
About Apex:
The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with over 13,000 employees across 85 offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate, and numerate employees who are not afraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do.
Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism, Apex provides a global platform to allow you to thrive.
The role:
Apex Group has created a regionalised operational organisation structure, divided into sub-product segments, that enables Apex to sustain service delivery levels of the highest standards and maximize productivity and efficiencies.
In this position you will be responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of the closed-ended funds business in the different countries within the Middle East region, reporting to the Regional head of Fund Solutions &ndash; MEAIM. 
You should have extensive experience in the administration of close-ended funds. You should have a proven track record of demonstrating your knowledge of fund accounting and a proven track record in leading multi-jurisdictional operational platforms.. The role requires a strong combination of operational leadership, client delivery excellence, commercial awareness and transformation capability.
Technical Tasks:<ul><li>
Oversee and lead the end-to-end delivery of the fund accounting service for close-ended funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund governing documents and regulatory guidance.</li><li>
Provide leadership on complex client and operational matters requiring senior judgment.</li><li>
Ensure full adherence to the prevailing control environment.</li><li>
Be a leading participant in the continuous development of our operating processes and procedures.</li><li>
Be an escalation point for technical queries from all stakeholders in your region.</li><li>
Oversee the timely completion of all audits.</li><li>
Ensure local teams&rsquo; adherence to regulatory compliance and underlying reporting.</li></ul>
Tasks/Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Translate strategy into an operational plan for delivery of service and provide guidance to ensure consistent organisational leadership and day-to-day business running.</li><li>
Ensure effective implementation of the operating model with ownership for both onshore and offshore components, work closely with other regional functional leads across operations and wider CRM and Product teams.</li><li>
Implement agreed best practices while striving for continuous improvement.</li><li>
Develop and foster client relationships and ensure we exceed their expectations and are their provider of choice.</li></ul><ul><li>
Team collaboration across multiple jurisdictions globally including global operations centres and ensure that client deliverables are being met.</li><li>
Monitoring of actual versus target hours per fund/client and action as required. Ensure there is a continuous drive to improve our efficiency.</li><li>
Contribute to the achievement of regional financial and operational performance targets.</li><li>
Ensure effective &amp; timely resolutions to any errors identified.</li><li>
KPI&rsquo;s to be consistently above the specified target for each team in your region (accuracy, timeliness, and delivery)</li><li>
Team capacity planning and full awareness of incoming pipeline, including ownership of hire requests.</li><li>
People management with a focus on development, motivation, and succession planning/talent management.</li><li>
Identify training needs within your teams in the region and interact with our training department.</li><li>
Manage employee performance and salary review process.</li><li>
Partner with the relevant Country Head, HR lead and senior leadership team to implement effective strategies for employee engagement and retention.</li><li>
Ensure adherence to all internal and external audit standards.</li><li>
Ensure stakeholder awareness, engagement, and support through effective and timely communication.</li><li>
Actively support Groups strategy, plans, and values, contributing to the achievement of a high-performance culture.</li><li>
Demonstrate visible leadership and promote collaboration and accountability across the multi-jurisdictional teams.</li><li>
Develop, maintain and role model a culture that is open to change and innovation, and supports collaboration, respect, and accountability.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge of industry trends.</li></ul>
Skills Required:<ul><li>
Bachelor or Master level degree.</li><li>
Strong accountancy knowledge, a professional designation such as CA, CPAA, or ACCA etc., would be an asset.</li><li>
Solid experience working with private markets / closed-ended fund structures across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>
Extensive practical experience, 15+ years of fund accounting work experience.</li><li>
Experience managing a large team / managing regional or multi-location teams.</li><li>
Extensive experience working with external clients and an ability to inspire confidence.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).</li><li>
Motivated, bright, and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines &amp; targets.</li><li>
Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects.</li><li>
A team player who is genuinely motivated by improving our service and teams.</li><li>
An ability to think critically and objectively while having strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Ability to resolve complex issues in a timely manner.</li><li>
Advanced level MS Excel, proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint.</li><li>
A detailed understanding of the various fund types covered by this role (Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit &amp; Venture Capital).</li></ul>
What you will get in return:<ul><li>
A unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business and to lead teams across different locations.</li><li>
A friendly, co-operative, and supportive environment.</li><li>
Exposure to many different fund types and a wide variety of clients.</li><li>
An opportunity to make an impact in a leading product for Apex.</li><li>
Training and development opportunities.</li></ul>
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.
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.</div>

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