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 over 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

As the Assistant Manager of the KYC/CDD Team you will ensure that Apex has a comprehensive and effective system for the Know Your Customer due diligence procedures, processes, and controls.

To ensure that Apex and its underlying Managed Client Licensees meet their legal and regulatory requirements in relation to its underlying obligations in respect to KYC/CDD and to: -

· Assist the business to meet its obligations as the ‘Nominated Firm for Investor CDD’ under the regulatory requirements

· Execute the duties of the role diligently and professionally

· Deliver the Apex Client Charter

· Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct

· Support and develop the junior members of the team and friendly interpersonal relationships at all levels

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

To be appointed as the KYC Team Assistant Manager to the Apex line of business.

To co-manage with the KYC Manager and Senior Manager a dedicated team for Investor Onboarding and KYC activities for Apex Guernsey Fund and Corporate Services (Guernsey) Limited and to provide the following:

Key Responsibilities

· Report to the Apex KYC Manager and Senior Manager and assist in their duties to ensure customer/Investor due diligence is kept to a high standard.

· The postholder will provide oversight and monitoring of the day-to-day management of an in-house and remote team of CDD Analysts/File Reviewers and support the Manager in all KYC/CDD services.

· The role will ensure all due diligence procedures, processes and controls are applied throughout the lifecycle of the customer and in accordance with the local regulations, policies, and procedures.

· The postholder will be an experienced KYC specialist to drive forward new initiatives, review & remediate the current book of customers. Have an excellent understanding of the Guernsey KYC/CDD handbook regulations as required and able to apply the rules to protect the business.

· Perform KYC and customer documentation analysis in support of new Investor closings, look-back remediation, KYC refresh, ongoing due diligence, identifying and applying regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Study legal and commercial documents to understand customer activity and associated risks. Perform open-source searches, file reviews, verification and escalate findings where necessary.

· The postholder must have experience in face-to face meetings with clients and communicate in a professional, assured, and confident manner to resolve due diligence queries or issues arising.

· To be able to interact and give advice & guidance on all KYC/CDD related matters to the 1LoD, key stakeholders & customers/clients, where applicable.

· Obtain a good understanding and able execute AML/CFT policies and procedures in accordance with local & Group controls.

· Quality Control activities: Obtain an in-depth knowledge of procedures and systems to ensure customer records are maintained, assessable, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

· Teamwork with other stakeholders, Legal, AML, Compliance, Regional and Group on-boarding teams.

· Prepare customer KYC/CDD files, reports, file-notes as required and participate in special projects, as requested.

· To assist the KYC Manager and Senior Manager in the collation of Management Information (MI), providing oversight.

Technical

· Be central to the Teams role to implement client/investor ongoing review program.

· Assistance with the final review of all relevant KYC/CDD tasks and oversight of tasks.

· Provide KYC/CDD advice and guidance to the business.

· Knowledge of customer screening tools, World Check One.

· Review and sign off CDD as required across the business and undertake oversight where required.

· To refer any sanctions monitoring alerts and negative news screening results and undertake any actions as required.

· To provide assistance to the Apex AML team to manage all aspects of countering financial crime and terrorist financing.

Expertise

· Able to effectively support the management of a team of employees in their daily duties.

· To provide excellent leadership qualities to fulfil the role.

· To understand and have an excellent knowledge of Guernsey AML/CFT, legislation & regulations and a working knowledge in all jurisdictions in which Apex operates.

· An excellent knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements.

· Understanding the concept & use of sanctions and customer screening tools.

· Monitor systems and suggest changes to system and processes in line with technical change.

Key Result Areas

· To assist producing all necessary reports relating to the role, as required.

· To fulfil the role of an KYC/CDD Assistant Manger

· To ensure the filing of all necessary forms / submissions.

· To keep up to date on all relevant legal and regulatory changes relevant to the role & business.

· To provide advice and guidance on technical KYC /CDD legal or regulatory changes to the KYC & AML Manager and Senior Manager, as required.

· Where required, assist to ensure that staff receive adequate and appropriate training on KYC/CDD, risk and compliance to meet regulatory responsibilities.

Staffing Specification

· Self management, interpersonal skills, and relationship management at all levels.

· The ability to deliver pragmatic solutions to CDD related issues.

· Self-starting and capable of working with light supervision.

· Confident delivery of solutions to support the business.

· Processes a high level of Integrity, trustworthiness and confidentially.

Target Vocational Qualifications

· Commitment to continuous professional development.

· Attendance at Industry seminars.

· KYC/CDD and other relevant update / skills courses as required.

· Bachelor’s degree / Compliance /AML qualifications, for example the KYC/CDD Certificate/Diploma, Compliance/AML/FCP.

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.