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Apex Group Ltd

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 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
 
 
 
 Vice President&shy; - Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 Role Location:
 
 Bahrain
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Fund Administration
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 About Apex
 
 
 
 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
 
 
 
 The Role &amp; Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 The successful applicant will be part of the Apex Fund Administration service offering, performing, and providing Fund Administration services to Real Estate funds. The individual will maintain client relationships; take responsibility for co-ordination of NAV calculation, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, new business take-on and due diligence requirements of the company. The individual will also manage the co-ordination of regulatory reporting, audit preparation, review and timely delivery of reports. This is an exciting role for someone who is determined to get involved in all aspects of fund administration.
 
 
 
 Role Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Ensuring NAV calculations are reviewed and delivered by the agreed delivery timeframes along with any other client specific reporting requirements;
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 Operational onboarding of new and take on funds;
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 Attendance of meetings where NAV calculations, Financial Statements and other deliverables are discussed;
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 Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions;
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 Ongoing Implementation and refinement of SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 controls;
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 Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex&rsquo;s service standards on an ongoing basis;
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 Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the funds&rsquo; specifications;
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 Review and authorisation of payments via bank portals;
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 Review of financial statements and related regulatory reports;
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 Ability to deal with auditors (external and internal), manage and respond to audit queries;
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 Monitoring of administration fee payments and chasing of debtors;
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 Ensuring best practice are adopted and improving processes to gain efficiencies; and
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 Managing and training staff whilst providing feedback on their performance;
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 Perform investor AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks;
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 Perform periodic review of investor AML/LYC files;
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 Review FATCA/CRS returns and oversee filing process;
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 Act as the senior point of contact with clients both internal and external;
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 Manage the expectations of clients, seeking and acting on client feedback;
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 Add value to client account planning
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 Promote new ideas and services by applying knowledge of the industry/sector to create client value
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 Continually identify improvements and implement efficient ways of working
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 Create opportunities for cross team collaboration
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 Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct;
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 Deliver the Apex Client Charter.
 
 
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 Skills Required:
 
 
 
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 Holds a Professional accounting qualification with a strong academic background.
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 At least 10+ years&rsquo; relevant experience in real estate Fund administration role.
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 Knowledge of accounting standards i.e. IFRS/UK / LUX / US GAAP.
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 Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
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 Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
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 Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
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 Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
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 Ability to work independently with minimum supervision/guidance. Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiate.
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 Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel.
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 Experience in managing people will be considered an asset.
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 Knowledge of eFront will be considered an advantage.
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 Able to present financial and business data to clients adding my own analysis and expertise
 
 
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 What you will get in return:
 
 
 
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 A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
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 Working with a strong and dynamic team.
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 Training and development opportunities.
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 Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
 
 
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 Additional information:
 
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are 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 https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/
 
 
 
 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.
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Senior Account Manager - Real Estate

<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
 
 
 
 Compliance Officer and MLRO
 
 
 
 
 Role Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Reporting line:
 
 Reports into the Regional Compliance Officer &ndash; Middle East
 
 
 
 Role and Responsibilities include:
 
 
 
 Setting, establishing and monitoring adherence to processes, policies and procedures to meet -compliance, legal and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Overseeing licensing requirements and regulatory obligations while ensuring that compliance activity takes account of all relevant legislation and ADGM/FSRA/SCA related activities;
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 Review of compliance and internal control operations and ensuring that they are in adherence with the firm&rsquo;s and Apex Group&rsquo;s Policies and Procedures;
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 Ensuring the effective implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and performing monitoring activities;
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 Ensuring that non-compliant findings are tracked with the respective business function managers until resolved;
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 Reporting to and liaising with the SEO, Regional Compliance Officer and the Board as required, on compliance related matters;
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 Preparing and submitting compliance reports to management and various committees and governance structures within the Apex Group;
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 Preparing and submitting reports to regulatory authorities;
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 Keeping up-to-date with all relevant laws and regulations and communicating regulatory changes and developments to senior management and staff;
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 Providing advice, and assistance where relevant, to senior management and staff on Apex Group compliance-related matters;
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 Setting strategy for managing the relationship with the Regulator(s) and for all operational aspects of it, including visits and reporting;
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 Handling communications with the Regulator(s), obtaining approvals as required, notifying the Regulator as required for all compliance-related matters;
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 Maintaining a register of PEPs, High Risk clients and investors; complaints, conflicts of interest, compliance and data breaches, and actively manage adherence to the complaints process and mitigation of breaches;
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 Providing assistance and support in satisfying staff training and development needs and plans to new regulations and legislation;
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 Preparing training material and deliver training in compliance with regulatory obligations and business procedures;
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 Oversight and management of the regulatory risks within the business;
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 Acting as the firm&rsquo;s MLRO, establishing and maintaining the firm&rsquo;s Anti Money Laundering policies, procedures, systems and controls in compliance with the Regulatory Anti Money Laundering rules and all relevant legislation applicable in the jurisdiction and Group Apex Policies;
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 Monitoring suspicious transactions, identify potential sanctions and submit reporting as required;
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 Promoting a positive compliance culture through engagement with staff;
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 Handling other ad-hoc compliance-related projects that may be assigned from time to time.
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 Ensure that the firm adheres to data protection requirements, staff are informed about their obligations and responsibilities and raise awareness about them;
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 Give advice and recommendations to the firm about the interpretation or application of the data protection rules;
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 Monitor that a register of processing operations is maintained by the firm;
 
 
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 Skills Required:
 
 
 
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 Financial services experience of 5 to 7 years working within a financial environment, specifically Fund Administration experience.
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 Understanding of the relevant regulations in UAE and International AML Laws.
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 Relevant professional qualifications e.g. AML, CDD, Compliance, Risk, or equivalent.
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 Experience in Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC) on various international corporate structures and risk profiles.
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 Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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 Experienced leader able to develop team members.
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 Motivated and driven and a team player.
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 Solutions driven critical thinking, with the ability to adapt to change.
 
 
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 What you will get in return:
 
 
 
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 A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
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 The ability to define compliance processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
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 Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the business
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 Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction
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 The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
 
 
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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.
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Compliance Officer and MLRO

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Compliance Officer and MLRO