Senior Fund Account Manager

About Apex

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 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.

The role & 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 coordination of NAV calculation, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, new business take-on and due diligence requirements of the company. The individual will also manage the coordination 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:

Ensuring NAV calculations are reviewed and delivered by the agreed delivery timeframes along with any other client specific reporting requirements

Operational onboarding of new and take on funds

Attendance of meetings where NAV calculations, financial statements and other deliverables are discussed

Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions

Ongoing implementation and refinement of SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 controls

Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex's service standards on an ongoing basis

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the funds' specifications

Review and authorisation of payments via bank portals

Review of financial statements and related regulatory reports

Ability to deal with auditors (external and internal), manage and respond to audit queries

Monitoring of administration fee payments and chasing of debtors

Ensuring best practices are adopted and improving processes to gain efficiencies

Managing and training staff whilst providing feedback on their performance

Perform investor AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks

Perform periodic review of investor AML/LYC files

Review FATCA/CRS returns and oversee filing process

Act as the senior point of contact with clients both internal and external

Manage the expectations of clients, seeking and acting on client feedback

Add value to client account planning

Promote new ideas and services by applying knowledge of the industry/sector to create client value

Continually identify improvements and implement efficient ways of working

Create opportunities for cross team collaboration

Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct

Deliver the Apex Client Charter

Skills required

Holds a professional accounting qualification with a strong academic background

At least 10+ years' relevant experience in real estate fund administration role

Knowledge of accounting standards i.e. IFRS, UK, LUX, US GAAP

Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills

Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment

Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision/guidance

Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative

Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel

Experience in managing people will be considered an asset

Knowledge of eFront will be considered an advantage

Able to present financial and business data to clients adding own analysis and expertise

What you will get in return

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business

Working with a strong and dynamic team

Training and development opportunities

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 favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experience. 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.