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. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund; from information delivery and regulatory products to fund platforms and tax services. The globally distributed service model has rapidly expanded through a combination of organic growth and more recently bolstered by acquisition. Service is now delivered by over 10,000+ staff across 50+ offices. The apex group administers circa $2.3 trillion in assets, including the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world.aml / kyc- senior associate
key duties and responsibilitiesaml servicing (kyc adequacy reviews) for existing client base and investors onboarding.
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.
Review and understand kyc requirements and the purposes of acquiring kyc documents.
Determining potential hits for sanctioned countries and individuals, peps & hios and demarketed clients and taking appropriate actions for matches based on existing procedures.
Conducting ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence activities for higher-risk clients.
Demonstrate understanding of all aml guidance for cayman, delaware, australia, ireland, bermuda etc.
Assigning risk ratings to investors.
Processing aml for investors in a timely manner to be in line with jurisdictional and organizational requirements & procedures.
Upfront and ongoing screening for investors and related parties on any or all of screening tools viz. World check, pythagoras, lexus-nexus etc.
Responding to investors on aml-related queries and aml escalations in a timely manner.
Participation in and ownership of ad hoc projects.
Managing and overseeing day-to-day activities in line with internal and external sla timeframes.
Work through and clearance of screening checks and looping compliance / management where appropriate.
Ensure all deliverables are met and any anticipated delays are escalated.
Train team members in all aspects of aml requirements to ensure sufficient coverage across the board.
Demonstrate understanding of all aspects of the fatca / crs process and us tax forms i.e., w9, w8-ben, w8-imy, withholding statements etc.qualification and experience
flexible enough to work in any shift as per business needs.
Prior transfer agency processing experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree in commerce is desired.
2-15 years of relevant experienceskills 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.
Bachelor’s degree in commerce is desired.
5-10 years of relevant experiencecareer 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 salary’s expectations) to our dedicated email address.website address:https://theapexgroup.com#li-mh1