The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worldxe2x80x99s 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.Thatxe2x80x99s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply xe2x80x98empowerxe2x80x99 you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and wexe2x80x99ll 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 youOur Services: Investor Due Diligence:
AML screening to ensure investor compliance with money laundering
All Investor Types Considered (individual, nominee, entities, trusts, partnerships etc.|)
Collection and Identification of Beneficial Owners and Shareholders
Upfront and ongoing screening of investor and associated parties (UBOs, directors, trustees
etc.)
PEP identification and Reporting Registration and Static Data:
Maintain Investor Registers, including all static data such as address, emails, PEP, investor risk classification and tracking of KYC renewal date under Continuous Monitoring Program.
Distribute Investor Communications/ mailings via manual email, portal or system generated
Dealing & Cash:
Receive and Process Subscriptions, Redemptions, Transfers, and Switches
Approve bank information for wires
Match money received to money in the bank Reconciliations:
Reconcile money movements related to subscriptions, redemptions, switches and distribution
Investigate reconciliation breaks
Chase for missing monies related to partial or unsettled payments
Ensure custodians/ distributors are all reconciled by the end of each month
Reporting:
Client Reporting via e-mail or system generated or Portal (PFS Paxus, Apex Connect, E-front, Investment Cafxc3xa9)
Fund Manager reporting: missing docs, AML status of investors, estimated/confirmed cash flows
Investor Reporting: NAV statements, Contract notes confirmation subscription/ redemption, Capital Calls, Dividend distribution notices or any other communication requested by Board of Directors/ Investment Managers
Custodian/ distributor reporting: Fund settle CNs, access to accounts for ClearStream, Allfunds and more
Family Office reporting: Updating FO investor accounts Tax, FATCA/CRS:
Collection of relevant FATCA/CRS forms
TIN and GIIN verification
Tax declaration collection
Defining tax status of every investor in system
JOB DESCRIPTION xe2x9exa2 Working individually and as part of a team to cover an assigned set of funds as a knowledgeable and professional point of contact for fund investors, fund managers and internal teams regarding fund documentation, investor registries and AML/KYC processing. xe2x9exa2 Possess good understanding and knowledge of AML/KYC laws and guidelines set out by appropriate MENA Regulators, CIMA and Apex AML Policies (If itxe2x80x99s an internal hire) and adhere to these established policies, procedure and controls xe2x9exa2 Knowledge of Bermuda and BVI AML/KYC laws will be an added advantage xe2x9exa2 Should have knowledge of the all the Transfer Agency functions including AML/KYC and investor onboarding, Share Registry Dealings, Metrosoft screening, Payments, FATCA/CRS filings etc. xe2x9exa2 Should coordinate with the appropriate operations and CRM teams involved in order to ensure tasks are completed xe2x9exa2 Possess a basic Understanding of Fund structures - share classes vs. series and understand the NAV per share so as to enable publishing the correct prices to various pricing vendors such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Morning Star etc. xe2x9exa2 Basic understanding of accounting related to subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and ensure investor communications are released in line with procedures and deadlines are met xe2x9exa2 Establish a good relationship with FA teams and establish the workflow/procedures to ensure the FA team is updated at all times in relation to any TA activity to be included in the NAV xe2x9exa2 Responsible for Fund audits in relation to any TA related PBC requirements xe2x9exa2 Have a good command on the English language and possess good written and communication skills. Understanding of Arabic (written and speaking) will be an added advantage. xe2x9exa2 Possess good email etiquettes as the candidate will be communicating with the investors and clients xe2x9exa2 Confident in communicating with investors and handle any situations that arise in line with Apexxe2x80x99s policies xe2x9exa2 Should be able to read and understand and provide comments on the TA related aspects in a Funds PPM including coordinating with the Corporate Secretary for any waivers, Board Resolutions required in relation to any TA activity. xe2x9exa2 Maintain knowledge of assigned funds, fund timelines, deal documentation and related processes. xe2x9exa2 Understand workflows and organize responsibilities and priorities to meet and manage deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and follow through. xe2x9exa2 Participate in special projects as assigned, including automation efforts, enhanced controls, system testing and client research. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE xe2x9exa2 Overall 5-7 years of experience with a minimum of 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Transfer Agency role xe2x9exa2 Minimum of 2 years of experience at team leader/managerial role (for AVP role)